School enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia

Somalia: School enrollment, secondary, female was 2.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.8%
World rank
202nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
8.8%
in 1982
All-time low
1.1%
in 1971
Years of data
17
1971–2023

School enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia, 1971–2023

24681971199720231971: 1.1 % gross1972: 1.2 % gross1973: 1.4 % gross1974: 1.7 % gross1976: 2.6 % gross1977: 1.4 % gross1978: 1.4 % gross1979: 1.9 % gross1980: 2.2 % gross1981: 8.4 % gross1982: 8.8 % gross1983: 8.6 % gross1984: 8.7 % gross1985: 7.8 % gross1986: 7.1 % gross2007: 3.8 % gross2023: 2.8 % gross

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % gross.

Analysis

In 2023, school enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia stood at 2.8%.

Over the whole period, school enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia peaked at 8.8% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 1971.

That places Somalia 202nd out of 202 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.

School enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia, year by year

Annual values for School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross) in Somalia, 1971 to 2023.
Year % gross Change
1971 1.1%
1972 1.2% +9.9%
1973 1.4% +17.3%
1974 1.7% +18.7%
1976 2.6% +57.4%
1977 1.4% -47.9%
1978 1.4% +6.0%
1979 1.9% +30.7%
1980 2.2% +17.7%
1981 8.4% +280.3%
1982 8.8% +5.1%
1983 8.6% -2.6%
1984 8.7% +1.0%
1985 7.8% -9.6%
1986 7.1% -9.8%
2007 3.8% -45.7%
2023 2.8% -28.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.6% 1.1% 2.6% 8
1980s 7.4% 2.2% 8.8% 7
2000s 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 1
2020s 2.8% 2.8% 2.8% 1

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 199 Equatorial Guinea 15.3% compare
  2. 200 Central African Republic 12.8% compare
  3. 201 Guinea-Bissau 12.8% compare

See the full ranking of 247 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is school enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia?
School enrollment, secondary, female in Somalia was 2.8% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest school enrollment, secondary, female recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 8.8% in 1982.
What is the lowest school enrollment, secondary, female recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 1971.
How does Somalia rank for school enrollment, secondary, female?
Somalia ranks 202nd out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Somalia data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross)
Unit
% gross
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
247 places, 7,693 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.