Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes was 56.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia stood at 56.8%. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 56.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.2%, in 1970.
Zambia ranks 172nd of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.2% | — |
| 1971 | 12.7% | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 13.2% | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 13.0% | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 13.6% | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 14.4% | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 14.9% | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 15.4% | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 15.7% | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 15.6% | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 15.8% | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 15.7% | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 15.9% | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 18.2% | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 19.4% | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 19.0% | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 19.7% | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 20.6% | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 20.3% | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 56.8% | +179.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.1% | 12.2% | 15.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.7% | 15.7% | 19.7% | 7 |
| 1990s | 20.4% | 20.3% | 20.6% | 2 |
| 2020s | 56.8% | 56.8% | 56.8% | 1 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.30 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia?
- Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Zambia was 56.8% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 56.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.2% in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 172nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release