Secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho
Lesotho: Secondary education, general pupils was 133,639 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho, 1970–2017
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho is 133,639, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho peaked at 133,639 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7,816, in 1971.
Lesotho ranks 140th of 204 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 14,003 | — |
| 1971 | 7,816 | -44.2% |
| 1972 | 8,873 | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 12,559 | +41.5% |
| 1974 | 14,908 | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 15,611 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 16,726 | +7.1% |
| 1977 | 17,433 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 17,732 | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 21,406 | +20.7% |
| 1980 | 23,355 | +9.1% |
| 1981 | 25,997 | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 27,799 | +6.9% |
| 1983 | 31,422 | +13.0% |
| 1984 | 33,564 | +6.8% |
| 1985 | 35,423 | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 37,343 | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 41,138 | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 43,695 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 45,064 | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 46,303 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 46,572 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 51,895 | +11.4% |
| 1993 | 55,312 | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 61,615 | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 66,454 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | 67,454 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 71,475 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 71,262 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 72,437 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 72,992 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 77,919 | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 81,128 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 83,104 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 88,142 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 93,096 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 94,545 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 97,936 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 103,317 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 111,480 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 123,307 | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 128,172 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 127,852 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 127,121 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 128,473 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 128,701 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 128,780 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 133,639 | +3.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 133,639 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 759,599, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 133,639 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 673,633, 20% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -44.2% | 14,003 | 7,816 |
| 1973 | +41.5% | 8,873 | 12,559 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,707 | 7,816 | 21,406 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,480 | 23,355 | 45,064 | 10 |
| 1990s | 61,078 | 46,303 | 72,437 | 10 |
| 2000s | 90,366 | 72,992 | 111,480 | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,256 | 123,307 | 133,639 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 137 Bosnia and Herzegovina 153,157 compare
- 138 Gabon 146,080 compare
- 139 East Timor 141,712 compare
- 141 Central African Republic 132,695 compare
- 142 North Macedonia 115,834 compare
- 143 Mauritius 110,715 compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho?
- Secondary education, general pupils in Lesotho was 133,639 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 133,639 in 2017.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,816 in 1971.
- How does Lesotho rank for secondary education, general pupils?
- Lesotho ranks 140th out of 204 countries with data for 2017.
- Is secondary education, general pupils rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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About this data
Secondary general pupils are the number of secondary students enrolled in general education programs, including teacher training.