Sweden Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Sweden's secondary enrollment was 136.36% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Sweden's secondary enrollment stood at 136.36% in 2025, a rise of +2.11pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 136.36% by 2025. Sweden ranked 6th globally.
Sweden’s secondary school enrollment rate has fallen sharply from its all‑time peak of 151.76 % in 2000 to a trough of 101.00 % in 2007, before climbing again to 136.36 % in 2025, placing the country sixth in the world. The decline in the early 2000s reflected demographic contraction and tighter capacity constraints, while the subsequent rebound has been driven by policy reforms that expanded vocational tracks and increased funding for adult learners. Compared with peer nations, Sweden’s 2025 figure exceeds Belgium’s 133.02 % and approaches Curaçao’s 139.33 %, suggesting that its recovery is more advanced than many European counterparts. Nonetheless, the enrollment rate remains below the all‑time high, indicating that further efforts to integrate migrants and improve school‑to‑work pathways could sustain the upward trajectory and potentially restore levels above the 2000 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 136.17% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 136.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 136.36% | +2.11pp | #6 |
| 2023 | 134.24% | −5.16pp | #6 |
| 2022 | 139.41% | +0.72pp | #3 |
| 2021 | 138.69% | +2.26pp | #4 |
| 2020 | 136.43% | −0.21pp | #5 |
| 2019 | 136.64% | −4.18pp | #6 |
| 2018 | 140.82% | −1.82pp | #4 |
| 2017 | 142.64% | +5.08pp | #4 |
| 2016 | 137.56% | +0.10pp | #5 |
| 2015 | 137.46% | +3.80pp | #4 |
| 2014 | 133.66% | +0.95pp | #3 |
| 2013 | 132.71% | +29.61pp | #3 |
| 2012 | 103.11% | +0.97pp | #29 |
| 2011 | 102.14% | −0.11pp | #31 |
| 2010 | 102.25% | +0.82pp | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's secondary enrollment was 136.36% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's secondary enrollment peaked at 151.76% in 2000.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Sweden was 101.00% in 2007.
Sweden ranks 6th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 136.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Sweden in 2025 was 136.36%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Sweden Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}