Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 302,757 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda stood at 302,757. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 302,757 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41,503, in 1999.
Rwanda ranks 81st of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 41,503 | — |
| 2000 | 49,411 | +19.1% |
| 2001 | 50,910 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 57,552 | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 64,936 | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 72,124 | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 76,308 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 83,330 | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 96,836 | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 104,752 | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 110,991 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 126,788 | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 144,695 | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 181,916 | +25.7% |
| 2013 | 213,378 | +17.3% |
| 2014 | 227,637 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 231,396 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 225,541 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 228,311 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 236,192 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 250,966 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 261,215 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 259,822 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 282,835 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 302,757 | +7.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 302,757 is below the median for low income countries, which is 405,202, 75% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 302,757 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 248,840, 1.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,503 | 41,503 | 41,503 | 1 |
| 2000s | 76,715 | 49,411 | 110,991 | 10 |
| 2010s | 206,682 | 126,788 | 250,966 | 10 |
| 2020s | 276,657 | 259,822 | 302,757 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Rwanda was 302,757 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 302,757 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,503 in 1999.
- How does Rwanda rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 81st out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release