Paraguay Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Paraguay's secondary enrollment was 76.90% in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's secondary enrollment stood at 76.90% in 2025, a decline of +2.23pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.90% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 129th globally.
Paraguay's secondary enrollment has experienced a significant improvement over the past five decades, with the latest figure standing at 76.90% in 2025, ranking 129th globally. The country has made notable progress since the 1970s, when secondary enrollment was a mere 17.64%. This represents a substantial increase of approximately 59 percentage points. By 2020, Paraguay reached an all-time peak of 85.67%, indicating a strong trend towards increasing access to secondary education. In comparison, peer countries such as Suriname reported a secondary enrollment rate of 75.19% in 2025, while Maldives surpassed Paraguay with a rate of 77.00%. These figures suggest that while Paraguay has made notable strides, there is still room for improvement. If the country can maintain a steady pace of growth and address existing disparities in education, it is likely to continue its upward trend, albeit with potential hurdles arising from demographic changes and shifting economic priorities.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 73.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 75.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.90% | −2.23pp | #129 |
| 2024 | 79.13% | −0.62pp | #50 |
| 2023 | 79.75% | −2.56pp | #107 |
| 2022 | 82.31% | −2.48pp | #110 |
| 2021 | 84.79% | −0.88pp | #106 |
| 2020 | 85.67% | +3.80pp | #102 |
| 2016 | 81.87% | −0.94pp | #104 |
| 2012 | 82.80% | +6.92pp | #94 |
| 2011 | 75.88% | +2.72pp | #104 |
| 2010 | 73.17% | +1.64pp | #102 |
| 2009 | 71.52% | +0.99pp | #103 |
| 2008 | 70.53% | +1.52pp | #103 |
| 2007 | 69.01% | +0.34pp | #106 |
| 2006 | 68.67% | −0.21pp | #100 |
| 2005 | 68.88% | −0.01pp | #105 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's secondary enrollment was 76.90% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's secondary enrollment peaked at 85.67% in 2020.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Paraguay was 17.64% in 1970.
Paraguay ranks 129th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 76.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Paraguay in 2025 was 76.90%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Paraguay Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}