School enrollment, secondary in Somalia

Somalia: School enrollment, secondary was 3.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.3%
World rank
203rd
of 203 countries
All-time high
13.0%
in 1982
All-time low
2.8%
in 1971
Years of data
17
1971–2023

School enrollment, secondary in Somalia, 1971–2023

2.557.51012.51971199720231971: 2.8 % gross1972: 3.2 % gross1973: 3.6 % gross1974: 4.1 % gross1976: 5.4 % gross1977: 3 % gross1978: 3.1 % gross1979: 3.9 % gross1980: 4.2 % gross1981: 12.7 % gross1982: 13 % gross1983: 12.4 % gross1984: 12 % gross1985: 10.9 % gross1986: 9.9 % gross2007: 6 % gross2023: 3.3 % gross

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

Analysis

In 2023, school enrollment, secondary in Somalia stood at 3.3%.

Over the whole period, school enrollment, secondary in Somalia peaked at 13.0% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 1971.

That places Somalia 203rd out of 203 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.6% 2.8% 5.4% 8
1980s 10.7% 4.2% 13.0% 7
2000s 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% 1
2020s 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% 1

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 200 Equatorial Guinea 17.8% compare
  2. 201 Haiti 17.2% compare
  3. 202 Central African Republic 15.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is school enrollment, secondary in Somalia?
School enrollment, secondary in Somalia was 3.3% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest school enrollment, secondary recorded in Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 1982.
What is the lowest school enrollment, secondary recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 1971.
How does Somalia rank for school enrollment, secondary?
Somalia ranks 203rd out of 203 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 (% gross). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
Unit
% gross
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
248 places, 8,293 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.