The latest data reveals varied net enrollment ratios across countries for secondary education in 2024, with Oman leading at 98.1% and Mali trailing at 29.77%. Over the past year, notable increases were seen in Ecuador and Bhutan, with growth rates of 1.81% and 2.26% respectively. Conversely, declines were recorded in Barbados, Cuba, and the Bahamas, among others. Over the past five years, countries like Bangladesh and Myanmar have shown consistent gains, while Malaysia's ratio has slightly decreased.
Future trends may include expanding enrollment in developing regions, spurred by educational reforms and increased government investments. Monitoring policies that facilitate access to secondary education and address socio-economic barriers will be critical in achieving higher enrollment globally.
Top countries in Net Enrollment Ratio in Secondary Education (Excluding Overage and Underage Enrollment) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Oman | 98.1 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belarus | 95.92 | 2023 | -0.025% | +0.058% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Peru | 94.74 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 92.67 | 2023 | +0.074% | +0.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ecuador | 92.64 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bahrain | 92.52 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Barbados | 92.17 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macau | 91.57 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Saint Vincent and Grenadines | 91.35 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Antigua and Barbuda | 90.54 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.39% | View data |
