Barbados Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Barbados's secondary enrollment was 103.51% in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Barbados's secondary enrollment stood at 103.51% in 2025, a decline of +0.86pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.51% by 2025. Barbados ranked 48th globally.
Barbados’ secondary school enrollment rate has risen steadily over the 42‑year series, moving from 88.03 % in 1971 to a record high of 110.92 % in 2008, before slipping to an all‑time trough of 83.17 % in 1977. The latest World Bank figure for 2025 shows enrollment at 103.51 %, placing the island at 48th in the world. This performance remains comparable to peers such as Palau (103.76 %) and Colombia (103.38 %), indicating that Barbados sustains a relatively high level of secondary participation despite demographic constraints. The post‑peak decline after 2008 reflects broader regional shifts in birth cohorts and labor‑market demands, yet the 2025 rate still exceeds the 1971 baseline by more than 15 percentage points. Continued investment in vocational pathways and digital learning could help preserve the upward trajectory, while any slowdown in economic growth or fiscal pressure on education budgets might reverse the modest gains observed in recent years.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 103.32% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 103.42% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.51% | −0.86pp | #48 |
| 2024 | 104.37% | +1.86pp | #10 |
| 2023 | 102.51% | −1.71pp | #44 |
| 2022 | 104.22% | +0.65pp | #40 |
| 2021 | 103.57% | −0.75pp | #41 |
| 2020 | 104.32% | −1.77pp | #37 |
| 2019 | 106.09% | −2.13pp | #31 |
| 2018 | 108.22% | −1.59pp | #31 |
| 2017 | 109.80% | +1.49pp | #27 |
| 2016 | 108.31% | +0.11pp | #27 |
| 2015 | 108.20% | +0.01pp | #24 |
| 2014 | 108.19% | +0.89pp | #25 |
| 2011 | 107.30% | −0.38pp | #21 |
| 2010 | 107.68% | −2.60pp | #20 |
| 2009 | 110.28% | −0.64pp | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's secondary enrollment was 103.51% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.
Barbados's secondary enrollment peaked at 110.92% in 2008.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Barbados was 83.17% in 1977.
Barbados ranks 48th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 103.51% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Barbados in 2025 was 103.51%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Barbados Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}