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Cameroon Secondary Enrollment

School enrollment, secondary (% gross)  SE.SEC.ENRR

38.72% −6.12pp (-13.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #157 Global Peak 61.40% (2016) Source World Bank

Cameroon Secondary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Cameroon's secondary enrollment stood at 38.72% in 2025, a decline of +6.12pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.72% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 157th globally.

Data & projection

Year Secondary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 36.43% - -
2025* trend 38.72% - -
2025 38.72% −6.12pp #157
2023 44.84% −0.77pp #133
2022 45.61% +0.08pp #131
2021 45.53% −15.88pp #138
2016 61.40% +0.91pp #122
2015 60.50% +1.37pp #125
2014 59.13% +4.22pp #122
2013 54.90% +1.80pp #117
2012 53.10% +3.23pp #125
2011 49.87% +8.10pp #128
2009 41.77% +3.93pp #128
2008 37.85% +4.40pp #130
2007 33.45% +9.04pp #135
2006 24.41% −3.60pp #134
2005 28.01% +0.50pp #139
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +69.0% GDP growth 4.3% C/A balance 1.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Cameroon 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

What is Cameroon's secondary enrollment?

Cameroon's secondary enrollment was 38.72% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest secondary enrollment in Cameroon?

Cameroon's secondary enrollment peaked at 61.40% in 2016.

What was the lowest secondary enrollment in Cameroon?

The lowest secondary enrollment in Cameroon was 8.16% in 1971.

How does Cameroon rank in secondary enrollment?

Cameroon ranks 157th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for secondary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected secondary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025?

Cameroon's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 38.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the secondary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025?

The secondary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025 was 38.72%. This ranks 157th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_cameroon_secondary-enrollment, title = {Cameroon Secondary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/secondary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }