Maldives Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Maldives's secondary enrollment was 77.00% in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Maldives's secondary enrollment stood at 77.00% in 2025, a decline of +2.35pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.00% by 2025. Maldives ranked 128th globally.
Maldives’ secondary enrollment rate has risen dramatically from a mere 1.77 % in 1970 to 77.00 % in 2025, placing the nation at rank 128 globally. The steepest ascent occurred after the early‑1970s trough of 1.71 % in 1971, reflecting sustained investments in schooling infrastructure and government subsidies that expanded access for both boys and girls. The all‑time peak of 79.36 % was recorded in 2023, just shy of the rates observed in peer countries such as India (79.20 %) and Romania (79.56 %). The 31‑year coverage of World Bank data shows that the Maldives has compressed a multi‑decadal gap in secondary education within a single generation, mirroring broader South Asian trends toward universal secondary schooling. Continued policy emphasis on teacher training, digital learning resources, and rural school construction will be crucial to push enrollment beyond the current level and sustain the upward trajectory into the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 77.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.00% | −2.35pp | #128 |
| 2023 | 79.36% | +5.83pp | #109 |
| 2022 | 73.52% | +3.63pp | #119 |
| 2020 | 69.90% | −2.80pp | #123 |
| 2019 | 72.69% | −4.33pp | #115 |
| 2018 | 77.03% | +7.29pp | #109 |
| 2017 | 69.74% | −0.27pp | #111 |
| 2016 | 70.01% | −3.43pp | #116 |
| 2015 | 73.44% | +0.53pp | #117 |
| 2014 | 72.91% | +4.52pp | #113 |
| 2013 | 68.39% | −3.59pp | #108 |
| 2012 | 71.98% | −0.87pp | #110 |
| 2011 | 72.84% | +2.80pp | #107 |
| 2010 | 70.05% | +2.24pp | #109 |
| 2004 | 67.81% | −0.16pp | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Maldives matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2011. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Maldives's secondary enrollment was 77.00% in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Maldives's secondary enrollment peaked at 79.36% in 2023.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Maldives was 1.71% in 1971.
Maldives ranks 128th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Maldives's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 77.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Maldives in 2025 was 77.00%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_maldives_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Maldives Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/maldives/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}