Guatemala Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Guatemala's secondary enrollment was 46.99% in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Guatemala's secondary enrollment stood at 46.99% in 2025, a decline of +2.58pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 46.99% by 2025. Guatemala ranked 153rd globally.
Guatemala’s secondary school enrollment has risen markedly over the past five decades, climbing from 10.21 % in 1970 to 46.99 % in 2025, which places the country 153rd in the world. The longest upward trajectory culminated in an all‑time peak of 54.89 % in 2015, while the lowest point occurred in 1971 at 8.63 %. This progress reflects sustained expansion of public education provision and modest improvements in household income, yet the current level remains below regional peers such as Rwanda (47.76 %) and Pakistan (47.26 %). The modest gap suggests that further policy emphasis on school‑feeding programs, teacher training, and infrastructure upgrades could accelerate enrollment gains. Continued investment in secondary education, coupled with targeted incentives for marginalized groups, is likely to push Guatemala’s enrollment rate higher in the coming years, narrowing the disparity with its peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45.95% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 46.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 46.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 46.99% | −2.58pp | #153 |
| 2024 | 49.58% | +2.20pp | #65 |
| 2023 | 47.38% | +1.48pp | #130 |
| 2022 | 45.89% | −2.26pp | #130 |
| 2021 | 48.16% | −3.64pp | #136 |
| 2020 | 51.80% | −0.76pp | #134 |
| 2019 | 52.56% | −1.52pp | #127 |
| 2018 | 54.08% | +0.04pp | #124 |
| 2017 | 54.04% | −0.38pp | #121 |
| 2016 | 54.43% | −0.46pp | #126 |
| 2015 | 54.89% | +1.92pp | #131 |
| 2014 | 52.97% | −0.36pp | #127 |
| 2013 | 53.32% | +0.21pp | #119 |
| 2012 | 53.12% | +0.35pp | #124 |
| 2011 | 52.77% | +0.58pp | #125 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's secondary enrollment was 46.99% in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's secondary enrollment peaked at 54.89% in 2015.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Guatemala was 8.63% in 1971.
Guatemala ranks 153rd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guatemala's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 46.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Guatemala in 2025 was 46.99%. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Guatemala Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}