Timor-Leste Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Timor-Leste's secondary enrollment was 84.74% in 2020, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2020.
Overview
Timor-Leste's secondary enrollment stood at 84.74% in 2020, a decline of +0.38pp from 2019. Timor-Leste ranked 106th globally.
Timor‑Leste’s secondary school enrollment has risen sharply over the past two decades, climbing from a low of 41.32 % in 2001 to 84.74 % in 2020, placing the country 106th in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2019 at 85.12 %, indicating that the 2020 figure represents only a slight dip from the all‑time high. This progress mirrors the experience of peers such as Iran (85.19 %) and Nepal (85.31 %), both of which now sit just above Timor‑Leste in the global ranking. The 18‑year coverage period highlights sustained policy emphasis on expanding access to secondary education, while the modest decline from the 2019 peak suggests vulnerability to external shocks such as economic downturns or health crises. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training and targeted scholarships will be crucial to maintain the upward trend and push enrollment beyond the current ceiling.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.74% | −0.38pp | #106 |
| 2019 | 85.12% | +2.03pp | #101 |
| 2018 | 83.10% | +1.93pp | #100 |
| 2017 | 81.17% | +3.78pp | #99 |
| 2016 | 77.39% | +4.40pp | #110 |
| 2015 | 72.98% | +3.61pp | #118 |
| 2014 | 69.37% | +1.55pp | #116 |
| 2013 | 67.83% | −2.20pp | #110 |
| 2012 | 70.03% | −0.14pp | #112 |
| 2011 | 70.16% | +1.86pp | #112 |
| 2010 | 68.30% | +1.21pp | #110 |
| 2009 | 67.09% | +10.03pp | #108 |
| 2008 | 57.06% | −2.41pp | #114 |
| 2005 | 59.47% | +1.51pp | #115 |
| 2004 | 57.96% | +11.38pp | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's secondary enrollment was 84.74% in 2020. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's secondary enrollment peaked at 85.12% in 2019.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Timor-Leste was 41.32% in 2001.
Timor-Leste ranks 106th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Timor-Leste in 2020 was 84.74%. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Timor-Leste Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}