Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 38,728 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Vanuatu, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Vanuatu recorded 38,728 for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 161.9% on the previous year and up 625.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Vanuatu peaked at 38,728 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,603, in 1999.
That places Vanuatu 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,603 | — |
| 2000 | 2,401 | +49.8% |
| 2001 | 3,125 | +30.2% |
| 2002 | 4,100 | +31.2% |
| 2003 | 4,649 | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 4,880 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 6,167 | +26.4% |
| 2015 | 5,336 | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 5,431 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,573 | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 14,789 | +125.0% |
| 2023 | 38,728 | +161.9% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 38,728 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 248,840, 16% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 38,728 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 117,501, 33% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,603 | 1,603 | 1,603 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,831 | 2,401 | 4,880 | 5 |
| 2010s | 5,752 | 5,336 | 6,167 | 2 |
| 2020s | 16,380 | 5,431 | 38,728 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
More education data for Vanuatu
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,186 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,492 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,030 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,738 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,360 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 56,048 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.171 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Vanuatu?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Vanuatu was 38,728 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 38,728 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,603 in 1999.
- How does Vanuatu rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Vanuatu ranks 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 625.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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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February 2026 Data Release