South Sudan Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
South Sudan's secondary enrollment was 124.76% in 2025, ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's secondary enrollment stood at 124.76% in 2025, a rise of +2.64pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 124.76% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 13th globally.
South Sudan's secondary enrollment has experienced a significant increase over the past four years, with the latest figure standing at 124.76% as of 2025. This represents a notable improvement from the all-time trough of 10.80% in 2011, reflecting the country's efforts to expand access to education. South Sudan's progress in this area is comparable to that of other nations, such as Turks and Caicos Islands, which ranks higher at 125.62%. The rapid growth in secondary enrollment in South Sudan is a positive development, as it suggests an increasing investment in human capital and a potential for long-term economic growth. However, the country still faces significant challenges in terms of education infrastructure and teacher training. A sustained commitment to education reform and increased funding would be necessary to maintain this trend and potentially improve South Sudan's ranking in the years to come. If economic conditions continue to stabilize and investment in education increases, South Sudan's secondary enrollment rate may continue to rise.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 143.15% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 133.95% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 124.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 124.76% | +2.64pp | #13 |
| 2024 | 122.12% | +110.59pp | #3 |
| 2015 | 11.53% | +0.73pp | #154 |
| 2011 | 10.80% | – | #155 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's secondary enrollment was 124.76% in 2025. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's secondary enrollment peaked at 124.76% in 2025.
The lowest secondary enrollment in South Sudan was 10.80% in 2011.
South Sudan ranks 13th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 124.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of South Sudan in 2025 was 124.76%. This ranks 13th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_secondary-enrollment,
title = {South Sudan Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}