Iceland Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Iceland's secondary enrollment was 110.18% in 2025, ranked 25th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Iceland's secondary enrollment stood at 110.18% in 2025, a rise of +1.27pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 110.18% by 2025. Iceland ranked 25th globally.
Iceland's secondary enrollment rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past quarter century, with a notable peak in 2013 at 122.03% and a trough in 2008 at 106.23%. Following the global financial crisis, enrollment rates rebounded, surpassing the pre-crisis peak in 2013, and have remained relatively stable since then. As of 2025, Iceland's secondary enrollment rate stands at 110.18%, ranking 25th globally. Notably, this rate is comparable to that of New Zealand, which ranked slightly higher at 110.24% in the same year. The persistent high enrollment rate in Iceland is a testament to the country's commitment to education. However, a decline in government spending or a shift in demographic trends could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend, highlighting the need for policymakers to continually monitor and adapt to changing circumstances.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 109.76% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 110.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 110.18% | +1.27pp | #25 |
| 2023 | 108.91% | −3.68pp | #21 |
| 2022 | 112.59% | −2.57pp | #20 |
| 2021 | 115.16% | +4.67pp | #18 |
| 2020 | 110.49% | −1.55pp | #24 |
| 2019 | 112.03% | −2.62pp | #19 |
| 2018 | 114.65% | −1.09pp | #16 |
| 2017 | 115.74% | −1.38pp | #17 |
| 2016 | 117.12% | −2.68pp | #11 |
| 2015 | 119.81% | −0.83pp | #9 |
| 2014 | 120.63% | −1.40pp | #8 |
| 2013 | 122.03% | +8.52pp | #7 |
| 2012 | 113.52% | +3.81pp | #8 |
| 2011 | 109.71% | +0.89pp | #12 |
| 2010 | 108.82% | +2.34pp | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iceland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iceland's secondary enrollment was 110.18% in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Iceland's secondary enrollment peaked at 122.03% in 2013.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Iceland was 106.23% in 2008.
Iceland ranks 25th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iceland's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 110.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Iceland in 2025 was 110.18%. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iceland_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Iceland Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iceland/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}