Bangladesh Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Bangladesh's secondary enrollment was 64.58% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1973–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's secondary enrollment stood at 64.58% in 2025, a rise of +0.28pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 64.58% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 137th globally.
Bangladesh’s secondary school enrollment has risen sharply from 18.77 % in 1973 to 64.58 % in 2025, placing the country 137th in the world. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 16.56 % recorded in 1976, reaching a peak of 67.04 % in 2022 before a modest dip the following year. Over the 41‑year span, the average annual increase exceeds one percentage point, narrowing the gap with regional peers such as Côte d’Ivoire, which posted 67.15 % in the same period, and Togo at 68.15 %. The sustained expansion reflects extensive government investment in universal primary education, the rollout of free secondary tuition in 2013, and improvements in school infrastructure. Continued fiscal commitment, coupled with policies that address gender disparities and rural access, will be crucial to maintain the upward trend and push enrollment beyond the current plateau toward universal secondary education.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 63.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 64.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 64.58% | - | - |
| 2025 | 64.58% | +0.28pp | #137 |
| 2024 | 64.30% | −1.69pp | #57 |
| 2023 | 65.99% | −1.05pp | #118 |
| 2022 | 67.04% | +0.21pp | #122 |
| 2021 | 66.83% | +0.40pp | #124 |
| 2020 | 66.43% | +1.31pp | #124 |
| 2019 | 65.12% | −0.15pp | #120 |
| 2018 | 65.27% | +2.93pp | #119 |
| 2017 | 62.34% | −1.83pp | #116 |
| 2016 | 64.17% | +4.74pp | #121 |
| 2015 | 59.42% | +3.80pp | #126 |
| 2013 | 55.62% | +3.95pp | #116 |
| 2012 | 51.67% | +1.92pp | #127 |
| 2011 | 49.75% | +0.25pp | #129 |
| 2010 | 49.50% | +1.38pp | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's secondary enrollment was 64.58% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's secondary enrollment peaked at 67.04% in 2022.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Bangladesh was 16.56% in 1976.
Bangladesh ranks 137th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 64.58% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Bangladesh in 2025 was 64.58%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Bangladesh Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}