Nicaragua Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Nicaragua's secondary enrollment was 70.35% in 2025, ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's secondary enrollment stood at 70.35% in 2025, a rise of +0.18pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.35% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 134th globally.
Nicaragua's secondary enrollment rate has steadily improved over the past four decades, with some fluctuations. Starting from a low of 18.04% in 1970, the country has made significant strides in increasing access to secondary education. By 2007, Nicaragua had reached an all-time high of 72.18%, surpassing many of its regional peers, including Togo, which has struggled to maintain a steady enrollment rate at 68.15%. However, Nicaragua's progress has slowed in recent years, with the secondary enrollment rate dropping to 70.35% in 2025, ranking 134th globally. Despite this, the current rate remains higher than many countries in the region, including Côte d'Ivoire. A continued investment in education infrastructure and resources is crucial to maintaining this progress and ensuring that Nicaragua's youth have access to quality secondary education. A decline in government funding or a significant economic downturn could undermine this progress and alter the trajectory of Nicaragua's secondary enrollment rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 70.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 70.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.35% | +0.18pp | #134 |
| 2023 | 70.17% | −1.22pp | #117 |
| 2010 | 71.39% | +0.62pp | #105 |
| 2008 | 70.77% | −1.40pp | #102 |
| 2007 | 72.18% | +3.08pp | #103 |
| 2006 | 69.09% | +0.52pp | #99 |
| 2005 | 68.57% | +3.14pp | #106 |
| 2004 | 65.43% | +4.76pp | #107 |
| 2002 | 60.68% | +4.31pp | #102 |
| 2001 | 56.37% | +2.96pp | #97 |
| 2000 | 53.41% | +1.51pp | #97 |
| 1999 | 51.90% | +5.17pp | #48 |
| 1998 | 46.73% | +1.61pp | #26 |
| 1995 | 45.12% | +1.81pp | #32 |
| 1994 | 43.31% | +0.81pp | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's secondary enrollment was 70.35% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's secondary enrollment peaked at 72.18% in 2007.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Nicaragua was 18.04% in 1970.
Nicaragua ranks 134th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 70.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Nicaragua in 2025 was 70.35%. This ranks 134th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Nicaragua Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}