Colombia Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Colombia's secondary enrollment was 103.38% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Colombia's secondary enrollment stood at 103.38% in 2025, a rise of +1.81pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.38% by 2025. Colombia ranked 49th globally.
Colombia’s secondary‑school enrollment rate has risen markedly over the past 22 years, climbing from 76.40 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 103.38 % in 2025, placing the country 49th globally. The sustained increase reflects expanded public investment in secondary education, the proliferation of school construction projects in rural municipalities, and the implementation of conditional cash‑transfer programs that incentivise attendance. Compared with peers of similar rank, Colombia’s 2025 figure of 103.38 % is marginally lower than Barbados’s 103.51 % and the United Arab Emirates’ 103.17 %, underscoring a competitive but not leading position in achieving near‑universal secondary enrolment. The upward trajectory suggests that continued fiscal support for school infrastructure and targeted scholarships could push the rate above 105 % in the coming decade, further narrowing the gap with the highest‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 103.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.38% | +1.81pp | #49 |
| 2022 | 101.57% | −1.41pp | #54 |
| 2021 | 102.99% | +1.49pp | #44 |
| 2020 | 101.50% | −0.49pp | #52 |
| 2019 | 101.99% | +1.62pp | #51 |
| 2018 | 100.37% | +1.15pp | #59 |
| 2017 | 99.22% | +0.80pp | #60 |
| 2016 | 98.42% | +0.74pp | #63 |
| 2015 | 97.67% | +0.31pp | #66 |
| 2014 | 97.36% | −0.74pp | #61 |
| 2013 | 98.10% | +0.87pp | #52 |
| 2012 | 97.23% | −3.97pp | #54 |
| 2011 | 101.21% | +1.25pp | #35 |
| 2010 | 99.95% | +1.68pp | #41 |
| 2009 | 98.27% | +4.04pp | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's secondary enrollment was 103.38% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Colombia's secondary enrollment peaked at 103.38% in 2025.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Colombia was 76.40% in 2000.
Colombia ranks 49th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 103.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Colombia in 2025 was 103.38%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Colombia Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}