The global secondary education landscape shows India leading with 139.1 million pupils, followed by China and Indonesia. Significant year-on-year growth is seen in Nigeria, Pakistan, and Ghana, indicating rising educational engagement. Conversely, countries like Mexico and Ukraine face declining pupil numbers. Over the last two years, Poland and Mozambique have experienced notable increases, showcasing educational reforms' impact. In comparison, mature economies such as Germany, Japan, and the United States show slower or negative growth due to demographics.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued growth in African nations as educational access expands.
- The impact of demographic changes on pupil numbers in developed countries.
- Potential repercussions of economic shifts on education spending and pupil enrollment globally.
Top countries in Number of Secondary Education Pupils by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 139,100,000 | 2022 | +0.42% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 China | 96,530,000 | 2023 | +2.98% | +2.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 27,583,000 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 25,773,000 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 22,896,000 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.028% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Pakistan | 16,660,000 | 2023 | +3.84% | +4.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bangladesh | 16,335,000 | 2023 | +1.65% | +0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Nigeria | 14,715,000 | 2023 | +2.79% | +5.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Philippines | 13,167,000 | 2023 | +4.7% | +4.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 12,005,000 | 2023 | -4.49% | -3.25% | View data |
