Cameroon Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Cameroon's secondary enrollment was 38.72% in 2025, ranked 157th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Cameroon's secondary enrollment rate has experienced a significant increase over the past four decades, rising from 8.16% in 1971 to an all-time peak of 61.40% in 2016. This upward trend, however, has slowed in recent years, with the rate declining to 38.72% in 2025. Despite this reversal, Cameroon's secondary enrollment rate still surpasses that of several peer countries, including the Syrian Arab Republic, where the rate stands at 39.07%. Mali, another peer country, has a rate of 38.52%, while Eritrea's rate is slightly higher at 41.50%. The improvement in secondary enrollment rates between 1971 and 2016 can be attributed to increased government investment in education and a growing recognition of its importance in economic development. However, Cameroon's reversal in recent years may be a cause for concern, and sustained investment in education infrastructure and policies aimed at increasing accessibility and quality may be necessary to reverse this trend and ensure continued progress.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Cameroon's secondary enrollment was 38.72% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's secondary enrollment peaked at 61.40% in 2016.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Cameroon was 8.16% in 1971.
Cameroon ranks 157th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 38.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Cameroon in 2025 was 38.72%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Cameroon Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}