Japan Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Japan's secondary enrollment was 102.01% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2013–2025.
Overview
Japan's secondary enrollment stood at 102.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.34pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.01% by 2025. Japan ranked 55th globally.
Japan maintains a highly stable secondary enrollment rate, reflecting a deeply ingrained culture of academic progression. According to World Bank data, the indicator stood at 101.78% in 2013 and reached 102.01% by 2025, placing the country 55th globally. The trajectory remained narrow over the twelve year coverage period, hitting an all-time trough of 101.17% in 2016 before climbing to an all-time peak of 102.84% in 2020. This performance aligns closely with peer nations such as Singapore, which recorded 102.08%, and Malta at 101.97%. The fact that figures exceed 100% suggests the inclusion of over-aged students or late entrants within the secondary system. Because the fluctuations between the trough and peak were minimal, the system demonstrates significant resilience to external shocks. Future trends will likely depend on how Japan manages its shrinking youth population and whether demographic decline forces a consolidation of secondary institutions or a shift toward vocational alternatives.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 101.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 102.01% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.01% | −0.34pp | #55 |
| 2023 | 102.34% | +0.01pp | #46 |
| 2022 | 102.34% | +0.18pp | #53 |
| 2021 | 102.16% | −0.69pp | #50 |
| 2020 | 102.84% | +0.17pp | #46 |
| 2019 | 102.67% | +0.24pp | #46 |
| 2018 | 102.43% | +0.54pp | #49 |
| 2017 | 101.88% | +0.71pp | #51 |
| 2016 | 101.17% | −1.03pp | #52 |
| 2015 | 102.20% | +0.39pp | #47 |
| 2014 | 101.81% | +0.03pp | #48 |
| 2013 | 101.78% | – | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's secondary enrollment was 102.01% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Japan's secondary enrollment peaked at 102.84% in 2020.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Japan was 101.17% in 2016.
Japan ranks 55th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 102.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Japan in 2025 was 102.01%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Japan Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}