Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general was 69.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Sao Tome and Principe, 1977–2017
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 Sao Tome and Principe is 69.6%, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 129.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 71.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 8.9%, in 1977.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 132nd out of 192 countries with data for 2017, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 8.9% | — |
| 1978 | 12.0% | +34.5% |
| 1988 | 16.2% | +35.2% |
| 2003 | 21.2% | +30.9% |
| 2004 | 29.7% | +40.2% |
| 2005 | 33.2% | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 30.4% | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 28.6% | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 29.8% | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 38.4% | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 71.4% | +85.8% |
| 2014 | 66.3% | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 68.4% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 69.6% | +1.7% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 69.6% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 60.2%, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 69.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.8%, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.4% | 8.9% | 12.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 28.6% | 21.2% | 33.2% | 5 |
| 2010s | 57.3% | 29.8% | 71.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 129 Morocco 71.9% compare
- 130 Afghanistan 71.5% compare
- 131 Algeria 71.1% compare
- 133 Myanmar 68.9% compare
- 134 El Salvador 68.9% compare
- 135 British Virgin Islands 68.7% compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in Sao Tome and Principe was 69.6% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 71.4% in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.9% in 1977.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 132nd out of 192 countries with data for 2017.
- Is gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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February 2026 Data Release