Eswatini Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Eswatini's secondary enrollment was 95.08% in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Eswatini's secondary enrollment stood at 95.08% in 2025, a rise of +6.78pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 95.08% by 2025. Eswatini ranked 82nd globally.
Eswatini’s secondary school enrollment has risen dramatically from a low of 16.34 % in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 95.08 % in 2025, placing the kingdom at 82nd in the world. The 37‑year trajectory reflects sustained policy emphasis on universal secondary education, with enrollment rates climbing steadily after the 1990s and accelerating in the 2010s as government subsidies and infrastructure investments expanded access. By 2025 Eswatini’s enrollment is marginally below that of North Macedonia (95.77 %) and Macao SAR, China (95.78 %), yet exceeds Nauru (94.53 %) and Montenegro (94.23 %), underscoring its convergence with higher‑performing peers despite limited resources. The near‑universal participation suggests that the education system has largely overcome the early‑stage barriers that kept enrollment below one‑fifth of the age cohort. Continued improvements will depend on maintaining funding levels, addressing teacher shortages, and enhancing school completion rates, which together could push the enrollment share beyond the current ceiling in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 95.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.08% | +6.78pp | #82 |
| 2022 | 88.29% | +6.27pp | #97 |
| 2016 | 82.02% | +5.74pp | #103 |
| 2015 | 76.29% | +2.58pp | #114 |
| 2014 | 73.71% | +2.90pp | #111 |
| 2013 | 70.81% | +1.61pp | #105 |
| 2012 | 69.20% | +1.97pp | #114 |
| 2011 | 67.24% | +2.64pp | #115 |
| 2010 | 64.60% | +5.03pp | #117 |
| 2009 | 59.57% | +1.20pp | #114 |
| 2007 | 58.37% | +3.87pp | #115 |
| 2006 | 54.50% | +4.00pp | #111 |
| 2005 | 50.50% | +2.16pp | #118 |
| 2004 | 48.35% | +3.88pp | #114 |
| 2003 | 44.47% | −0.27pp | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's secondary enrollment was 95.08% in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's secondary enrollment peaked at 95.08% in 2025.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Eswatini was 16.34% in 1970.
Eswatini ranks 82nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 95.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Eswatini in 2025 was 95.08%. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Eswatini Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}