Secondary education, general pupils in Algeria
Algeria: Secondary education, general pupils was 4.08 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
4.08 million
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
26th
of 204 countries
All-time high
4.23 million
in 2010
All-time low
186,261
in 1971
Years of data
47
1971–2018
Secondary education, general pupils in Algeria, 1971–2018
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
Algeria recorded 4.08 million for secondary education, general pupils in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils in Algeria peaked at 4.23 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 186,261, in 1971.
Algeria ranks 26th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 186,261 | — |
| 1972 | 239,032 | +28.3% |
| 1973 | 278,843 | +16.7% |
| 1974 | 302,519 | +8.5% |
| 1975 | 406,565 | +34.4% |
| 1976 | 487,648 | +19.9% |
| 1977 | 589,227 | +20.8% |
| 1978 | 718,122 | +21.9% |
| 1979 | 821,168 | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 906,938 | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 1.00 million | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 1.12 million | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 1.26 million | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 1.42 million | +12.6% |
| 1985 | 1.57 million | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 1.76 million | +11.9% |
| 1987 | 1.88 million | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 1.95 million | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 1.95 million | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.00 million | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 2.02 million | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 2.14 million | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 2.18 million | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 2.29 million | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 2.34 million | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 2.40 million | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 2.48 million | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 2.75 million | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 2.73 million | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 2.91 million | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 3.07 million | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 3.19 million | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 3.25 million | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 3.29 million | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 3.32 million | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 3.42 million | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 3.54 million | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 4.14 million | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 4.23 million | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 4.19 million | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 4.20 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 4.17 million | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 4.13 million | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 4.13 million | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 4.02 million | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 4.01 million | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 4.08 million | +1.7% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 4.08 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 429,923, 9.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 4.08 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 766,641, 5.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 447,709 | 186,261 | 821,168 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.48 million | 906,938 | 1.95 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.29 million | 2.00 million | 2.75 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.29 million | 2.73 million | 4.14 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.13 million | 4.01 million | 4.23 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 23 Colombia 4.46 million compare
- 24 Myanmar 4.18 million compare
- 25 United Kingdom 4.17 million compare
- 27 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.75 million compare
- 28 Nepal 3.42 million compare
- 29 Saudi Arabia 3.09 million compare
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils in Algeria?
- Secondary education, general pupils in Algeria was 4.08 million in 2018, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 186,261 in 1971.
- How does Algeria rank for secondary education, general pupils?
- Algeria ranks 26th out of 204 countries with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, general pupils rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Secondary education, general pupils. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Secondary general pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in general education programs, including teacher training.