Dominican Republic Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Dominican Republic's secondary enrollment was 74.55% in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Dominican Republic's secondary enrollment stood at 74.55% in 2025, a decline of +1.82pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.55% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 131st globally.
The Dominican Republic has made significant strides in increasing secondary enrollment over the past two and a half decades. As of 2025, the country boasts a secondary enrollment rate of 74.55%, ranking 131 globally. This represents a notable improvement from the trough of 59.44% in 2000. The country's all-time peak of 81.86% in 2019 suggests a potential for further growth, although the current rate trails slightly behind peer nations such as Paraguay, which has a secondary enrollment rate of 76.90%. In comparison to other Caribbean nations, the Dominican Republic's enrollment rate is comparable to that of Suriname, which boasts a rate of 75.19%. Given the country's progress in increasing access to education, it is likely that the secondary enrollment rate will continue to rise, driven by government initiatives and investments in the education sector. A sustained economic recovery, coupled with increased investment in education infrastructure, could further accelerate this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 73.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 73.79% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.55% | −1.82pp | #131 |
| 2024 | 76.36% | +0.88pp | #53 |
| 2023 | 75.48% | −1.05pp | #112 |
| 2022 | 76.53% | +0.82pp | #118 |
| 2021 | 75.70% | −4.34pp | #117 |
| 2020 | 80.04% | −1.81pp | #115 |
| 2019 | 81.86% | +1.64pp | #105 |
| 2018 | 80.22% | +0.28pp | #104 |
| 2017 | 79.94% | −0.15pp | #101 |
| 2016 | 80.09% | +0.16pp | #105 |
| 2015 | 79.94% | −0.18pp | #111 |
| 2014 | 80.11% | +0.94pp | #105 |
| 2013 | 79.17% | +1.19pp | #98 |
| 2012 | 77.99% | +0.56pp | #102 |
| 2011 | 77.43% | −0.54pp | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominican Republic's secondary enrollment was 74.55% in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year.
Dominican Republic's secondary enrollment peaked at 81.86% in 2019.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Dominican Republic was 59.44% in 2000.
Dominican Republic ranks 131st globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominican Republic's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 74.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 74.55%. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominican-republic_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Dominican Republic Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominican-republic/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}