Mozambique Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Mozambique's secondary enrollment was 37.24% in 2017, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2017.
Overview
Mozambique's secondary enrollment stood at 37.24% in 2017, a rise of +2.71pp from 2015. Mozambique ranked 132nd globally.
Mozambique’s secondary school enrollment rose from a low of 2.98 % in 1977 to a peak of 37.24 % in 2017, reflecting a 34.26‑percentage‑point increase over the 36‑year series. The 2017 figure places the country at 132nd globally, marginally below peers such as Burkina Faso (37.16 %) and Malawi (39.62 %) and above Pakistan (35.32 %). The early post‑independence trough coincided with civil conflict and limited fiscal capacity, while subsequent expansion aligns with the implementation of free secondary education policies and greater donor support in the 2000s. Despite the steady climb, enrollment remains well below the sub‑Saharan African average, indicating that many adolescents still lack access to secondary schooling. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment and retention, and the removal of indirect costs will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 37.24% | +2.71pp | #132 |
| 2015 | 34.53% | +0.57pp | #148 |
| 2014 | 33.95% | −0.49pp | #143 |
| 2013 | 34.44% | +8.80pp | #133 |
| 2012 | 25.64% | −0.37pp | #145 |
| 2011 | 26.02% | +0.89pp | #149 |
| 2010 | 25.12% | +2.13pp | #143 |
| 2009 | 22.99% | +2.82pp | #138 |
| 2008 | 20.17% | +2.26pp | #143 |
| 2007 | 17.91% | +2.70pp | #145 |
| 2006 | 15.22% | +2.26pp | #140 |
| 2005 | 12.95% | +2.39pp | #151 |
| 2004 | 10.56% | +2.33pp | #149 |
| 2002 | 8.23% | +1.56pp | #142 |
| 2001 | 6.67% | +0.73pp | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's secondary enrollment was 37.24% in 2017. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's secondary enrollment peaked at 37.24% in 2017.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Mozambique was 2.98% in 1977.
Mozambique ranks 132nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Mozambique in 2017 was 37.24%. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Mozambique Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}