Gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female (%) (ratio female) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female (%) (ratio female) was 24.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female in Afghanistan, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female in Afghanistan is 24.6%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female in Afghanistan peaked at 30.1% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
That places Afghanistan 182nd out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female (%) (ratio female) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 4.8% | — |
| 2004 | 4.7% | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 5.4% | +14.0% |
| 2006 | 7.0% | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 8.4% | +20.4% |
| 2008 | 10.7% | +27.3% |
| 2009 | 13.9% | +29.8% |
| 2010 | 17.3% | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 25.8% | +48.6% |
| 2012 | 29.0% | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 30.1% | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 28.6% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 28.0% | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 28.3% | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 28.5% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 29.3% | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 24.6% | -16.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 24.6% is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.1%, 98% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 24.6% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 86.7%, 28% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.9% | 0.0% | 13.9% | 8 |
| 2010s | 27.2% | 17.3% | 30.1% | 9 |
| 2020s | 24.6% | 24.6% | 24.6% | 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 gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female in Afghanistan?
- Gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female in Afghanistan was 24.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.1% in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female?
- Afghanistan ranks 182nd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. 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 Gross enrolment ratio, upper secondary, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release