Kiribati Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Kiribati's secondary enrollment was 91.63% in 2025, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's secondary enrollment stood at 91.63% in 2025, a rise of +1.35pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.63% by 2025. Kiribati ranked 99th globally.
Kiribati’s secondary school enrollment has risen dramatically from an all‑time trough of 11.29 % in 1970 to a peak of 94.74 % in 2023, reflecting sustained investment in education over the 41‑year coverage period. The latest figure for 2025 stands at 91.63 %, placing the nation 99th globally and just below peer Kyrgyz Republic’s 91.73 % and Azerbaijan’s 91.77 %. The steep climb mirrors regional trends in developing island states that have prioritized universal secondary access, yet the slight dip from the 2023 peak suggests emerging constraints, possibly from budgetary pressures or demographic shifts. Continued progress will depend on maintaining fiscal support for schools, expanding teacher capacity, and addressing geographic dispersion of the population. If these factors are managed effectively, Kiribati is likely to sustain its high enrollment rates and could even surpass the 2023 high in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 92.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 92.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 91.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 91.63% | +1.35pp | #99 |
| 2024 | 90.28% | −4.47pp | #36 |
| 2023 | 94.74% | +6.06pp | #69 |
| 2022 | 88.69% | +1.54pp | #96 |
| 2021 | 87.14% | +4.21pp | #99 |
| 2008 | 82.93% | −0.77pp | #86 |
| 2007 | 83.70% | −0.34pp | #85 |
| 2006 | 84.04% | −1.80pp | #77 |
| 2005 | 85.84% | −1.81pp | #76 |
| 2004 | 87.66% | −0.15pp | #60 |
| 2003 | 87.80% | +6.21pp | #61 |
| 2002 | 81.59% | +5.31pp | #67 |
| 2001 | 76.29% | +14.19pp | #69 |
| 2000 | 62.10% | +5.48pp | #90 |
| 1999 | 56.63% | +11.18pp | #45 |
Analysis
Kiribati's secondary enrollment was 91.63% in 2025, a rise of +1.35pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 91.63% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's secondary enrollment was 91.63% in 2025. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Kiribati's secondary enrollment peaked at 94.74% in 2023.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Kiribati was 11.29% in 1970.
Kiribati ranks 99th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 91.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Kiribati in 2025 was 91.63%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Kiribati Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}