Pakistan Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Pakistan's secondary enrollment was 47.26% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's secondary enrollment stood at 47.26% in 2025, a decline of +1.02pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 47.26% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 152nd globally.
Pakistan's secondary enrollment rates have experienced a gradual improvement over the past four decades, with the latest available data indicating a coverage of 47.26% in 2025. This marks a significant increase from the all-time trough of 14.88% in 1971, the year Pakistan gained independence. The country's progress in secondary education is comparable to its peers, with Rwanda boasting a higher enrollment rate of 47.76% and Guatemala closely trailing at 46.99%. Pakistan's all-time peak of 48.28% in 2024 suggests a continued upward trend, albeit at a slower pace. The relatively low ranking of 152 globally underscores the need for sustained efforts to improve access to secondary education, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas. A significant investment in education infrastructure and teacher training could potentially disrupt the current trajectory and propel Pakistan's secondary enrollment rates to a more competitive level.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 50.55% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 48.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 47.26% | - | - |
| 2025 | 47.26% | −1.02pp | #152 |
| 2024 | 48.28% | +5.99pp | #67 |
| 2023 | 42.29% | +1.87pp | #135 |
| 2022 | 40.42% | +0.16pp | #136 |
| 2021 | 40.26% | +1.51pp | #143 |
| 2019 | 38.75% | +1.60pp | #135 |
| 2018 | 37.15% | +1.82pp | #137 |
| 2017 | 35.32% | −0.54pp | #134 |
| 2016 | 35.86% | +1.19pp | #140 |
| 2015 | 34.67% | +2.02pp | #147 |
| 2014 | 32.66% | +1.11pp | #144 |
| 2013 | 31.54% | +0.91pp | #136 |
| 2012 | 30.63% | +0.90pp | #142 |
| 2011 | 29.73% | +0.43pp | #146 |
| 2010 | 29.30% | +0.24pp | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's secondary enrollment was 47.26% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's secondary enrollment peaked at 48.28% in 2024.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Pakistan was 14.88% in 1971.
Pakistan ranks 152nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 47.26% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Pakistan in 2025 was 47.26%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Pakistan Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}