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Saudi Arabia Secondary Enrollment

School enrollment, secondary (% gross)  SE.SEC.ENRR

117.46% +6.80pp (+6.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #20 Global Peak 122.16% (2022) Source World Bank

Saudi Arabia Secondary Enrollment (1979–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's secondary enrollment stood at 117.46% in 2025, a rise of +6.80pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 117.46% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 20th globally.

Data & projection

Year Secondary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 121.86% - -
2026* trend 119.66% - -
2025* trend 117.46% - -
2025 117.46% +6.80pp #20
2024 110.66% −11.49pp #5
2022 122.16% +17.88pp #10
2021 104.28% −0.13pp #39
2020 104.41% +0.36pp #36
2019 104.05% −2.33pp #42
2018 106.38% +0.13pp #35
2017 106.24% +0.75pp #34
2016 105.49% +2.51pp #34
2015 102.98% +4.13pp #44
2014 98.85% +5.83pp #56
2013 93.02% −6.74pp #70
2009 99.76% +8.08pp #37
2007 91.68% +4.53pp #60
2005 87.15% +43.12pp #69
Show all years (1979-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.1% GDP growth 5.8% C/A balance 22.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saudi Arabia's secondary enrollment?

Saudi Arabia's secondary enrollment was 117.46% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest secondary enrollment in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's secondary enrollment peaked at 122.16% in 2022.

What was the lowest secondary enrollment in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest secondary enrollment in Saudi Arabia was 44.03% in 1979.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in secondary enrollment?

Saudi Arabia ranks 20th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for secondary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected secondary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 117.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the secondary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The secondary enrollment of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 117.46%. This ranks 20th in the world.

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APA
Saudi Arabia Secondary Enrollment. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 1, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/secondary-enrollment
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_secondary-enrollment, title = {Saudi Arabia Secondary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/secondary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }