Panama Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Panama's secondary enrollment was 76.60% in 2017, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2017.
Overview
Panama's secondary enrollment stood at 76.60% in 2017, a decline of +6.00pp from 2016. Panama ranked 106th globally.
Panama's secondary enrollment rate has shown a steady improvement over the past four decades. Starting from a low of 38.01% in 1970, the country's secondary education participation rate has increased to 76.60% as of 2017, ranking 106th globally. This growth is particularly notable when compared to other countries in the region, such as Morocco, which had a similar enrollment rate of 78.22% in 2017. Panama's enrollment rate peaked at 82.60% in 2016, reflecting the country's ongoing efforts to improve education outcomes. Since 1970, the country has achieved a significant increase in secondary education participation, with a total coverage of 44 years. However, the recent decline in enrollment rate from its peak in 2016 may indicate a temporary slowdown in progress. A continued investment in education infrastructure and policies aimed at improving teacher quality could potentially reverse this trend and further enhance Panama's education system.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 76.60% | −6.00pp | #106 |
| 2016 | 82.60% | +6.01pp | #102 |
| 2015 | 76.59% | +0.55pp | #113 |
| 2014 | 76.04% | −0.36pp | #108 |
| 2013 | 76.40% | +4.66pp | #100 |
| 2011 | 71.74% | −0.17pp | #111 |
| 2010 | 71.91% | +1.62pp | #103 |
| 2009 | 70.29% | +1.54pp | #105 |
| 2008 | 68.76% | +1.06pp | #106 |
| 2007 | 67.70% | +0.35pp | #109 |
| 2006 | 67.35% | −0.18pp | #103 |
| 2005 | 67.53% | +0.16pp | #109 |
| 2004 | 67.37% | −0.29pp | #104 |
| 2002 | 67.66% | +1.36pp | #93 |
| 2001 | 66.30% | +2.05pp | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Panama's secondary enrollment was 76.60% in 2017. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 7.3% decrease from the previous year.
Panama's secondary enrollment peaked at 82.60% in 2016.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Panama was 38.01% in 1970.
Panama ranks 106th 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 Panama in 2017 was 76.60%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_panama_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Panama Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}