Tunisia Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Tunisia's secondary enrollment was 90.33% in 2016, ranked 81st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2016.
Overview
Tunisia's secondary enrollment stood at 90.33% in 2016, a rise of +4.54pp from 2015. Tunisia ranked 81st globally.
Tunisia’s secondary‑school enrollment rose dramatically from 23.41 % in 1971 to a peak of 91.05 % in 2008, reflecting sustained expansion of public education and the introduction of universal secondary schooling in the 1990s. After a low of 20.79 % in 1976, the share of adolescents in secondary education climbed steadily, reaching 90.33 % in 2016, which placed the country 81st globally. This recent level is comparable to peers such as the Kyrgyz Republic (90.49 %) and Montenegro (90.56 %), underscoring Tunisia’s position among the higher‑performing middle‑income economies in secondary enrollment. The 45‑year coverage of data shows that the rapid gains of the 1990s and early 2000s have largely plateaued, with only a modest decline from the 2008 peak. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher quality and gender‑responsive policies will be crucial to maintain or improve the current trajectory, especially as demographic pressures intensify.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 90.33% | +4.54pp | #81 |
| 2015 | 85.78% | +0.82pp | #98 |
| 2014 | 84.97% | −2.27pp | #95 |
| 2013 | 87.24% | −2.11pp | #82 |
| 2011 | 89.34% | +1.23pp | #77 |
| 2010 | 88.11% | −0.73pp | #78 |
| 2009 | 88.84% | −2.22pp | #76 |
| 2008 | 91.05% | +1.44pp | #62 |
| 2007 | 89.61% | +3.66pp | #66 |
| 2006 | 85.95% | +2.52pp | #71 |
| 2005 | 83.44% | +3.44pp | #82 |
| 2004 | 80.00% | +3.94pp | #83 |
| 2003 | 76.06% | −0.43pp | #88 |
| 2002 | 76.49% | +1.68pp | #76 |
| 2001 | 74.81% | +2.33pp | #73 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tunisia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tunisia's secondary enrollment was 90.33% in 2016. Ranked 81st globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Tunisia's secondary enrollment peaked at 91.05% in 2008.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Tunisia was 20.79% in 1976.
Tunisia ranks 81st globally in secondary enrollment as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Tunisia in 2016 was 90.33%. This ranks 81st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tunisia_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Tunisia Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tunisia/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}