Liberia Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Liberia's secondary enrollment was 37.74% in 2020, ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2020.
Overview
Liberia's secondary enrollment stood at 37.74% in 2020, a rise of +1.37pp from 2015. Liberia ranked 143rd globally.
Liberia’s secondary school enrollment rate stood at 37.74 % in 2020, placing the country 143rd in the world and just below the Syrian Arab Republic’s 39.07 % and Burkina Faso’s 39.25 % rates. The indicator has risen markedly since the all‑time trough of 9.34 % recorded in 1970, reflecting a sustained expansion of post‑primary education over five decades. The upward trajectory peaked in 2011 at 43.65 %, after which a modest decline has left enrollment still well above the 1970 baseline but below the 2011 high. The 14‑year coverage period shows that Liberia’s progress has been faster than that of Tanzania, whose 2020 enrollment of 30.92 % remains lower. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training and gender‑inclusive policies will be crucial to reverse the recent dip and move the country toward the regional average, potentially restoring a higher enrollment ceiling in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37.74% | +1.37pp | #143 |
| 2015 | 36.37% | −0.40pp | #145 |
| 2014 | 36.77% | −6.88pp | #141 |
| 2011 | 43.65% | +9.51pp | #134 |
| 2000 | 34.14% | +4.26pp | #112 |
| 1999 | 29.88% | +7.95pp | #67 |
| 1980 | 21.92% | −0.13pp | #48 |
| 1979 | 22.06% | +1.76pp | #43 |
| 1978 | 20.29% | +6.02pp | #44 |
| 1976 | 14.27% | −1.87pp | #61 |
| 1975 | 16.14% | +4.33pp | #49 |
| 1972 | 11.81% | +1.65pp | #55 |
| 1971 | 10.16% | +0.83pp | #58 |
| 1970 | 9.34% | – | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia 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
Liberia's secondary enrollment was 37.74% in 2020. Ranked 143rd globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.
Liberia's secondary enrollment peaked at 43.65% in 2011.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Liberia was 9.34% in 1970.
Liberia ranks 143rd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Liberia in 2020 was 37.74%. This ranks 143rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Liberia Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}