Portugal Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Portugal's secondary enrollment was 121.25% in 2025, ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Portugal's secondary enrollment stood at 121.25% in 2025, a rise of +0.90pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 121.25% by 2025. Portugal ranked 14th globally.
Portugal's secondary enrollment rate has experienced significant growth over the past 25 years, with the latest figure standing at 121.25% in 2025. This represents a notable increase from the trough of 95.08% in 2004, when many countries were still recovering from the economic downturn of the early 2000s. In comparison, neighboring countries such as South Sudan have achieved even higher enrollment rates, reaching 124.76% in 2025. Portugal's progress is particularly notable, given its all-time peak of 121.25% in 2025, exceeding the 108.37% level in 2000. This trend suggests that Portugal's education sector is adapting to the changing needs of its workforce, with a strong focus on secondary education. However, a decline in government investment in education or a shift in economic priorities could potentially alter this trajectory, influencing the country's future enrollment rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 121.64% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 121.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 121.25% | +0.90pp | #14 |
| 2023 | 120.35% | −0.58pp | #12 |
| 2022 | 120.93% | +1.94pp | #12 |
| 2021 | 118.98% | +0.30pp | #14 |
| 2020 | 118.68% | −0.84pp | #14 |
| 2019 | 119.52% | +1.23pp | #11 |
| 2018 | 118.29% | +1.05pp | #12 |
| 2017 | 117.24% | +1.75pp | #13 |
| 2016 | 115.49% | −1.32pp | #16 |
| 2015 | 116.80% | +1.90pp | #12 |
| 2014 | 114.90% | −4.03pp | #13 |
| 2013 | 118.93% | +8.68pp | #9 |
| 2012 | 110.25% | +1.39pp | #15 |
| 2011 | 108.86% | +1.34pp | #17 |
| 2010 | 107.52% | +2.44pp | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's secondary enrollment was 121.25% in 2025. Ranked 14th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's secondary enrollment peaked at 121.25% in 2025.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Portugal was 95.08% in 2004.
Portugal ranks 14th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 121.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Portugal in 2025 was 121.25%. This ranks 14th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Portugal Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}