Secondary education, general pupils in India
India: Secondary education, general pupils was 127.53 million in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
127.53 million
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
1st
of 204 countries
All-time high
130.40 million
in 2016
All-time low
20.92 million
in 1971
Years of data
41
1971–2017
Secondary education, general pupils in India, 1971–2017
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
India recorded 127.53 million for secondary education, general pupils in 2017.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils in India peaked at 130.40 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20.92 million, in 1971.
India ranks 1st 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 in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20.92 million | — |
| 1972 | 21.74 million | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 22.60 million | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 24.26 million | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 24.95 million | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 25.87 million | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 26.77 million | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 28.82 million | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 30.05 million | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 32.32 million | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 34.48 million | +6.7% |
| 1983 | 37.38 million | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 39.68 million | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 42.11 million | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 43.81 million | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 44.14 million | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 45.14 million | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 46.26 million | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 52.16 million | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 54.18 million | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 55.67 million | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 61.42 million | +10.3% |
| 1994 | 63.26 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 64.43 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 65.90 million | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 68.10 million | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 66.53 million | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 70.41 million | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 71.88 million | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 75.60 million | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 80.34 million | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 83.83 million | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 88.72 million | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 90.78 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 95.31 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 100.95 million | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 117.90 million | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 127.85 million | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 127.79 million | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 130.40 million | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 127.53 million | -2.2% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 127.53 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 759,599, 167.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 127.53 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 3.02 million, 42.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.49 million | 20.92 million | 28.82 million | 8 |
| 1980s | 39.54 million | 30.05 million | 46.26 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 61.30 million | 52.16 million | 68.10 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 84.20 million | 70.41 million | 100.95 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 126.29 million | 117.90 million | 130.40 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils in India?
- Secondary education, general pupils in India was 127.53 million in 2017, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest secondary education, general pupils recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 130.40 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.92 million in 1971.
- How does India rank for secondary education, general pupils?
- India ranks 1st out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.