Iraq Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Iraq's secondary enrollment was 50.57% in 2007, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 12.0% increase from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2007.
Overview
Iraq's secondary enrollment stood at 50.57% in 2007, a rise of +5.43pp from 2004. Iraq ranked 118th globally.
Iraq’s secondary school enrollment rose from a low of 26.63 % in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 53.76 % in 1982, before settling at 50.57 % in 2007, placing the country 118th in the world. The 27‑year span shows a steady expansion of access to secondary education, with the 1982 peak occurring during a period of strong public investment in schooling. By 2007 Iraq’s enrollment rate was marginally below Kenya’s 50.87 % and close to Nauru’s 50.51 %, suggesting that Iraq now performs at a level comparable to other lower‑middle‑income economies. The modest decline from the 1982 high reflects the combined impact of conflict, infrastructure damage and fluctuating public finances, yet the figure remains well above the 1971 trough. Continued improvements in security, reconstruction of school facilities and targeted scholarship programs could reverse the slight downward drift and push the enrollment rate beyond its historical peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 50.57% | +5.43pp | #118 |
| 2004 | 45.15% | +4.74pp | #119 |
| 2003 | 40.41% | +3.67pp | #119 |
| 2001 | 36.75% | −0.12pp | #114 |
| 2000 | 36.87% | +2.68pp | #109 |
| 1999 | 34.19% | −4.58pp | #61 |
| 1996 | 38.78% | −3.64pp | #34 |
| 1993 | 42.41% | −3.38pp | #38 |
| 1989 | 45.80% | −0.91pp | #30 |
| 1988 | 46.71% | −1.72pp | #26 |
| 1987 | 48.43% | −2.21pp | #27 |
| 1986 | 50.64% | +1.48pp | #33 |
| 1985 | 49.16% | +1.03pp | #31 |
| 1984 | 48.13% | −1.70pp | #28 |
| 1983 | 49.83% | −3.93pp | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq's secondary enrollment was 50.57% in 2007. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 12.0% increase from the previous year.
Iraq's secondary enrollment peaked at 53.76% in 1982.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Iraq was 26.63% in 1971.
Iraq ranks 118th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Iraq in 2007 was 50.57%. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Iraq Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}