Bahrain Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Bahrain's secondary enrollment was 101.94% in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Bahrain's secondary enrollment stood at 101.94% in 2025, a rise of +3.12pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 101.94% by 2025. Bahrain ranked 57th globally.
Bahrain’s secondary‑school enrollment rate has risen dramatically since the earliest World Bank record of 42.39 % in 1971, reaching a low of 40.41 % in 1973 before embarking on a sustained expansion that culminated in an all‑time peak of 107.61 % in 2013. The latest figure for 2025 stands at 101.94 %, placing Bahrain 57th globally and closely aligned with peers such as Malta (101.97 %) and Canada (101.93 %). The upward trajectory reflects extensive public investment in education, the introduction of free secondary schooling, and policies encouraging gender parity, which together have pushed enrollment above the theoretical 100 % ceiling through repeat attendance and late‑entry students. While the post‑peak period shows a modest decline from 107.61 % to 101.94 %, the rate remains well above the regional average, suggesting resilience in the education system. Continued reforms in curriculum relevance and labor‑market alignment will be crucial to sustain or improve the enrollment trend in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 101.97% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 101.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 101.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 101.94% | +3.12pp | #57 |
| 2024 | 98.81% | −5.58pp | #17 |
| 2023 | 104.39% | +1.00pp | #34 |
| 2022 | 103.39% | +1.26pp | #45 |
| 2019 | 102.13% | +1.43pp | #50 |
| 2018 | 100.70% | −0.22pp | #57 |
| 2017 | 100.92% | +0.34pp | #56 |
| 2016 | 100.58% | +0.28pp | #55 |
| 2015 | 100.30% | −3.90pp | #59 |
| 2014 | 104.20% | −3.41pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 107.61% | +9.14pp | #22 |
| 2012 | 98.47% | +5.18pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 93.29% | +3.10pp | #68 |
| 2010 | 90.20% | +0.07pp | #73 |
| 2009 | 90.13% | +1.11pp | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's secondary enrollment was 101.94% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Bahrain's secondary enrollment peaked at 107.61% in 2013.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Bahrain was 40.41% in 1973.
Bahrain ranks 57th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 101.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Bahrain in 2025 was 101.94%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Bahrain Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}