Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled was 4.97 million in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia is 4.97 million, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia peaked at 4.97 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 126,357, in 1971.
Ethiopia ranks 19th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 126,357 | — |
| 1972 | 140,691 | +11.3% |
| 1973 | 161,141 | +14.5% |
| 1974 | 183,045 | +13.6% |
| 1975 | 188,797 | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 230,908 | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 281,468 | +21.9% |
| 1978 | 279,584 | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 324,787 | +16.2% |
| 1980 | 371,306 | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 426,277 | +14.8% |
| 1982 | 487,179 | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 535,152 | +9.8% |
| 1984 | 579,834 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 602,339 | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 655,517 | +8.8% |
| 1987 | 742,351 | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 842,750 | +13.5% |
| 1989 | 873,876 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 870,262 | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 858,846 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 775,211 | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 712,489 | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 714,622 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 747,146 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 810,604 | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 889,650 | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 973,015 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 1.06 million | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 1.19 million | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 1.49 million | +25.3% |
| 2002 | 1.70 million | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 1.79 million | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 2.05 million | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 2.38 million | +16.0% |
| 2006 | 2.87 million | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 3.24 million | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 3.47 million | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 3.57 million | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 3.85 million | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 4.17 million | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 4.54 million | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 4.47 million | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 4.40 million | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 4.68 million | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 4.82 million | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 4.97 million | +3.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 4.97 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 918,775, 5.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 4.97 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 673,633, 7.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 212,975 | 126,357 | 324,787 | 9 |
| 1980s | 611,658 | 371,306 | 873,876 | 10 |
| 1990s | 840,822 | 712,489 | 1.06 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.37 million | 1.19 million | 3.57 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.49 million | 3.85 million | 4.97 million | 8 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 74.92 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 77.54 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia?
- Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Ethiopia was 4.97 million in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.97 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 126,357 in 1971.
- How does Ethiopia rank for secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled?
- Ethiopia ranks 19th out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Secondary education, general pupils with 570 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Secondary education, general pupils Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
Secondary education, general pupils with 570 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.