Somalia, Fed. Rep. Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s secondary enrollment was 2.68% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 20.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s secondary enrollment stood at 2.68% in 2025, a decline of +0.67pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.68% by 2025. Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked 164th globally.
Somalia's secondary enrollment rate has experienced a significant decline over the years, with the latest figure standing at 2.68% in 2025, ranking 164th globally. This is a stark contrast to the country's all-time peak of 13.01% in 1982, nearly three decades ago. The secondary enrollment rate in Somalia has consistently fallen since then, with the current rate being the lowest recorded. In comparison, neighboring countries such as Niger have managed to maintain a higher enrollment rate, standing at 20.76% in 2025. The gap between Somalia and its peers is substantial, with Chad and Burkina Faso boasting enrollment rates of 25.05% and 26.63% respectively. The decline in secondary enrollment rate in Somalia is a pressing concern, and addressing this issue will be crucial in improving the country's human capital and economic prospects. A sustained investment in education, particularly in secondary education, would be necessary to reverse this trend and improve Somalia's ranking globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.68% | −0.67pp | #164 |
| 2023 | 3.35% | −2.67pp | #142 |
| 2007 | 6.01% | −3.87pp | #149 |
| 1986 | 9.88% | −1.03pp | #77 |
| 1985 | 10.92% | −1.11pp | #71 |
| 1984 | 12.03% | −0.37pp | #69 |
| 1983 | 12.40% | −0.61pp | #66 |
| 1982 | 13.01% | +0.28pp | #60 |
| 1981 | 12.73% | +8.50pp | #71 |
| 1980 | 4.23% | +0.31pp | #80 |
| 1979 | 3.92% | +0.87pp | #72 |
| 1978 | 3.05% | +0.04pp | #75 |
| 1977 | 3.01% | −2.42pp | #78 |
| 1976 | 5.44% | +1.34pp | #78 |
| 1974 | 4.09% | +0.50pp | #73 |
Analysis
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s secondary enrollment was 2.68% in 2025, a decline of −0.67pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 2.68% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s secondary enrollment was 2.68% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 20.0% decrease from the previous year.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s secondary enrollment peaked at 13.01% in 1982.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Somalia, Fed. Rep. was 2.68% in 2025.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks 164th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s secondary enrollment is projected to reach 2.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Somalia, Fed. Rep. in 2025 was 2.68%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_somalia-fed-rep_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Somalia, Fed. Rep. Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/somalia-fed-rep/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}