Guinea-Bissau Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Guinea-Bissau's secondary enrollment was 34.40% in 2006, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2005. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2006.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's secondary enrollment stood at 34.40% in 2006, a rise of +2.27pp from 2005. Guinea-Bissau ranked 127th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s secondary school enrollment rose from a low of 2.82 % in 1976 to 34.40 % in 2006, the highest level recorded over an 18‑year span and placing the country 127th in the world. The increase reflects a gradual expansion of public education after independence, yet the level remains modest compared with regional peers such as Nigeria at 33.13 % and Sudan at 34.66 % in the same year. The all‑time peak coincides with the 2006 figure, while the earliest available data from 1971 show enrollment at 6.44 %, underscoring the depth of the early trough. Despite steady gains, the enrollment rate still lags behind neighboring Guinea, which reached 32.30 % and suggests that further investment in school infrastructure and teacher training will be needed to sustain upward momentum and close the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 34.40% | +2.27pp | #127 |
| 2005 | 32.13% | +14.20pp | #135 |
| 2000 | 17.93% | +12.06pp | #127 |
| 1989 | 5.87% | +0.64pp | #65 |
| 1988 | 5.23% | −1.16pp | #65 |
| 1987 | 6.38% | −3.65pp | #67 |
| 1985 | 10.03% | −0.67pp | #72 |
| 1984 | 10.69% | +1.01pp | #73 |
| 1983 | 9.68% | +2.25pp | #69 |
| 1982 | 7.43% | +1.70pp | #71 |
| 1981 | 5.73% | +0.53pp | #81 |
| 1980 | 5.20% | −0.10pp | #78 |
| 1979 | 5.31% | +0.56pp | #69 |
| 1978 | 4.75% | +0.64pp | #71 |
| 1977 | 4.11% | +1.29pp | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's secondary enrollment was 34.40% in 2006. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's secondary enrollment peaked at 34.40% in 2006.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Guinea-Bissau was 2.82% in 1976.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 127th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2006.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Guinea-Bissau in 2006 was 34.40%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}