Secondary education, general pupils in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Secondary education, general pupils was 165.00 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Secondary education, general pupils in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1970–2018
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for secondary education, general pupils in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) is 165.00 million, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary education, general pupils in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 166.00 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 25.20 million, in 1970.
That places South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 9th out of 41 groups with data for 2018, putting it 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 South Asia (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25.20 million | — |
| 1971 | 25.90 million | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 26.90 million | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 28.00 million | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 28.80 million | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 29.80 million | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 30.50 million | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 31.70 million | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 32.80 million | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 34.50 million | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 36.80 million | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 38.70 million | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 41.20 million | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 44.60 million | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 47.40 million | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 49.70 million | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 52.00 million | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 53.00 million | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 54.30 million | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 55.80 million | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 59.90 million | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 65.10 million | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 70.40 million | +8.1% |
| 1993 | 75.40 million | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 78.20 million | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 80.30 million | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 82.60 million | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 85.60 million | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 86.20 million | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 86.00 million | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 90.50 million | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 92.40 million | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 96.70 million | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 102.00 million | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 105.00 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 110.00 million | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 114.00 million | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 120.00 million | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 126.00 million | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 126.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 134.00 million | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 141.00 million | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 147.00 million | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 149.00 million | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 160.00 million | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 162.00 million | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 166.00 million | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 163.00 million | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 165.00 million | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.41 million | 25.20 million | 34.50 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.35 million | 36.80 million | 55.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 76.97 million | 59.90 million | 86.20 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 108.26 million | 90.50 million | 126.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.11 million | 134.00 million | 166.00 million | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
More education data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Population ages 15-64 68.1% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Population ages 0-14 24.6% (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 119.0% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0035 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, teachers 5.84 million (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 119.2% (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, male 118.8% (2024)
- Labor force, total 709.68 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary education, general pupils in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Secondary education, general pupils in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 165.00 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 South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 166.00 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest secondary education, general pupils recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.20 million in 1970.
- How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for secondary education, general pupils?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 9th out of 41 groups with data for 2018.
- Is secondary education, general pupils rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 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.