Bhutan Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Bhutan's secondary enrollment was 85.21% in 2025, ranked 116th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's secondary enrollment stood at 85.21% in 2025, a decline of +0.97pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 85.21% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 116th globally.
Bhutan's secondary enrollment rate has experienced significant growth over the past three decades, rising from a trough of 2.28% in 1970 to an all-time peak of 92.52% in 2021. The country's progress has been consistent, with the rate exceeding 85% since 2015, reaching a latest value of 85.21% in 2025. Bhutan's improvement in secondary enrollment outpaces that of some of its peer countries, including Ghana which ranks close at 85.59%. The expansion of secondary education has been a key factor in Bhutan's development efforts, driven by the government's commitment to education and poverty reduction. While the country's secondary enrollment rate has plateaued somewhat since 2021, it remains a priority area for policymakers who aim to maintain the momentum and ensure that all citizens have access to quality education. A decline in government investment in education or a significant shift in the country's economic priorities could potentially alter the trajectory of Bhutan's secondary enrollment rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 82.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 83.92% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 85.21% | - | - |
| 2025 | 85.21% | −0.97pp | #116 |
| 2024 | 86.18% | −0.68pp | #41 |
| 2023 | 86.86% | −3.13pp | #98 |
| 2022 | 89.98% | −2.54pp | #93 |
| 2021 | 92.52% | +2.75pp | #82 |
| 2020 | 89.77% | −0.85pp | #90 |
| 2019 | 90.62% | +3.05pp | #86 |
| 2018 | 87.57% | +1.01pp | #93 |
| 2017 | 86.56% | +0.88pp | #92 |
| 2016 | 85.68% | +0.45pp | #95 |
| 2015 | 85.23% | +1.09pp | #101 |
| 2014 | 84.14% | +7.46pp | #96 |
| 2013 | 76.68% | +4.55pp | #99 |
| 2012 | 72.13% | +5.14pp | #109 |
| 2011 | 66.99% | +4.05pp | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's secondary enrollment was 85.21% in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bhutan's secondary enrollment peaked at 92.52% in 2021.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Bhutan was 2.28% in 1970.
Bhutan ranks 116th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 85.21% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Bhutan in 2025 was 85.21%. This ranks 116th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Bhutan Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}