Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain
Spain: Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled was 2.71 million in 2017. ▬ Flat
Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain, 1971–2017
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2017, secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain stood at 2.71 million.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain peaked at 3.66 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.79 million, in 1972.
That places Spain 35th out of 204 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.89 million | — |
| 1972 | 1.79 million | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 2.14 million | +19.8% |
| 1974 | 2.29 million | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 2.46 million | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 2.64 million | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 2.76 million | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 2.86 million | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 2.98 million | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 3.05 million | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 3.09 million | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 3.12 million | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 3.12 million | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 3.17 million | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 3.25 million | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 3.35 million | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 3.44 million | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 3.51 million | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 3.61 million | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 3.66 million | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 3.65 million | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 3.62 million | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 3.63 million | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 3.61 million | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 3.56 million | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 2.97 million | -16.4% |
| 1997 | 2.95 million | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 2.88 million | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 2.86 million | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.84 million | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 2.75 million | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 2.66 million | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 2.64 million | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 2.63 million | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 2.62 million | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 2.61 million | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 2.59 million | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 2.57 million | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 2.58 million | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.65 million | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 2.68 million | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 2.71 million | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 2.75 million | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 2.72 million | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 2.70 million | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 2.72 million | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.71 million | -0.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 2.71 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 229,383, 11.8× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Spain's 2.71 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 377,758, 7.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.42 million | 1.79 million | 2.98 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.27 million | 3.05 million | 3.61 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.34 million | 2.86 million | 3.66 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.65 million | 2.57 million | 2.84 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.71 million | 2.65 million | 2.75 million | 8 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.71 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.76 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain?
- Secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled in Spain was 2.71 million in 2017, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 3.66 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 million in 1972.
- How does Spain rank for secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled?
- Spain ranks 35th out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils, gaps filled rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain 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.