Netherlands Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Netherlands's secondary enrollment was 151.83% in 2025, ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Netherlands's secondary enrollment stood at 151.83% in 2025, a rise of +14.31pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 151.83% by 2025. Netherlands ranked 2nd globally.
Netherlands’ secondary school enrollment has risen sharply over the 23‑year series, climbing from 123.30 % in 2000 to an all‑time peak of 151.83 % in 2025, the second‑highest level globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after a low point of 111.45 % in 2012, reflecting intensified policy efforts to broaden access to post‑primary education and the expansion of vocational pathways. Compared with peer nations, the Dutch rate now exceeds Finland’s 143.05 % and approaches Monaco’s 157.14 % while remaining well above the OECD average, underscoring the country’s capacity to enrol more students than the nominal secondary‑age population through repeaters and adult learners. The sustained increase suggests that continued investment in flexible curricula and inclusive financing could keep enrollment expanding, although demographic aging and labor‑market mismatches could temper future growth if not addressed.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 156.62% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 151.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 151.83% | +14.31pp | #2 |
| 2023 | 137.51% | −1.25pp | #3 |
| 2022 | 138.77% | +2.81pp | #4 |
| 2021 | 135.96% | −0.32pp | #5 |
| 2020 | 136.28% | +21.48pp | #6 |
| 2019 | 114.80% | +0.30pp | #17 |
| 2018 | 114.50% | −0.72pp | #17 |
| 2017 | 115.23% | +2.23pp | #18 |
| 2016 | 112.99% | −1.14pp | #19 |
| 2015 | 114.14% | +2.69pp | #18 |
| 2012 | 111.45% | −18.42pp | #11 |
| 2011 | 129.87% | +5.30pp | #2 |
| 2010 | 124.57% | +1.82pp | #2 |
| 2009 | 122.75% | +1.23pp | #3 |
| 2008 | 121.51% | +1.67pp | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's secondary enrollment was 151.83% in 2025. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 10.4% increase from the previous year.
Netherlands's secondary enrollment peaked at 151.83% in 2025.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Netherlands was 111.45% in 2012.
Netherlands ranks 2nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 151.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Netherlands in 2025 was 151.83%. This ranks 2nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Netherlands Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}