Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general was 71.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan, 1973–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan is 71.5%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan peaked at 75.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.6%, in 1977.
That places Afghanistan 130th out of 192 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.
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 17.2% | — |
| 1974 | 15.0% | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 11.6% | -22.7% |
| 1978 | 15.2% | +31.5% |
| 1980 | 20.9% | +37.3% |
| 1981 | 26.0% | +24.4% |
| 1982 | 16.5% | -36.6% |
| 1984 | 18.4% | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 17.6% | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 29.4% | +67.5% |
| 2005 | 24.8% | -15.7% |
| 2016 | 65.9% | +165.5% |
| 2017 | 69.0% | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 72.0% | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 75.4% | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 71.5% | -5.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 71.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 34.1%, 2.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 71.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 82.1%, 87% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.7% | 11.6% | 17.2% | 4 |
| 1980s | 19.9% | 16.5% | 26.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 29.4% | 29.4% | 29.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 24.8% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 70.6% | 65.9% | 75.4% | 4 |
| 2020s | 71.5% | 71.5% | 71.5% | 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 intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan?
- Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Afghanistan was 71.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 75.4% in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.6% in 1977.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general?
- Afghanistan ranks 130th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. 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 intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general education, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release