Enrolment in upper secondary education, female (number) (upper female) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in upper secondary education, female (number) (upper female) was 334,136 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in upper secondary education, female in Afghanistan, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in upper secondary education, female in Afghanistan is 334,136, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, female in Afghanistan peaked at 367,543 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Afghanistan 55th 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, female (number) (upper female) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 31,386 | — |
| 2004 | 33,051 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 39,132 | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 53,900 | +37.7% |
| 2007 | 68,204 | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 88,328 | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 121,660 | +37.7% |
| 2010 | 159,425 | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 247,799 | +55.4% |
| 2012 | 295,594 | +19.3% |
| 2013 | 321,032 | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 317,441 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 323,429 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 334,818 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 347,607 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 367,543 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 334,136 | -9.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 334,136 is above the median for low income countries, which is 183,255, 1.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 334,136 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 249,706, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54,458 | 0 | 121,660 | 8 |
| 2010s | 301,632 | 159,425 | 367,543 | 9 |
| 2020s | 334,136 | 334,136 | 334,136 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, female in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, female in Afghanistan was 334,136 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, female recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 367,543 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, female recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, female?
- Afghanistan ranks 55th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, female rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in upper secondary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release