Secondary education, general pupils in Pakistan
Pakistan: Secondary education, general pupils was 12.91 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils in Pakistan, 1971–2018
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils in Pakistan is 12.91 million, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils in Pakistan peaked at 12.91 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.43 million, in 1971.
Pakistan ranks 6th 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.43 million | — |
| 1972 | 1.48 million | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 1.57 million | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 1.66 million | +5.8% |
| 1975 | 1.84 million | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 1.90 million | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 1.98 million | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 2.04 million | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 1.94 million | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 2.06 million | +6.4% |
| 1981 | 2.13 million | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 2.21 million | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 2.38 million | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 2.56 million | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 2.76 million | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 2.87 million | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 3.00 million | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 3.13 million | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 3.32 million | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 3.56 million | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 4.25 million | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 4.93 million | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 5.46 million | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 5.56 million | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 5.65 million | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 6.32 million | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 6.70 million | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 8.14 million | +21.5% |
| 2007 | 8.81 million | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 9.00 million | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 9.04 million | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 9.27 million | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 9.55 million | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 10.00 million | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 10.42 million | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 10.92 million | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 11.75 million | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 12.27 million | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 12.17 million | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 12.91 million | +6.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 12.91 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 759,599, 17.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 12.91 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 766,641, 16.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.76 million | 1.43 million | 2.04 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.64 million | 2.06 million | 3.32 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.55 million | 3.56 million | 5.46 million | 4 |
| 2000s | 7.40 million | 5.56 million | 9.04 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 11.03 million | 9.27 million | 12.91 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % 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 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils in Pakistan?
- Secondary education, general pupils in Pakistan was 12.91 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.91 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.43 million in 1971.
- How does Pakistan rank for secondary education, general pupils?
- Pakistan ranks 6th out of 204 countries with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, general pupils rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.