Uganda Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Uganda's secondary enrollment was 24.09% in 2007, ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2007.
Overview
Uganda's secondary enrollment stood at 24.09% in 2007, a rise of +4.97pp from 2004. Uganda ranked 142nd globally.
Uganda’s secondary school enrollment rose dramatically from 3.48 % in 1970 to 24.09 % in 2007, the highest level recorded over the 26‑year coverage period and placing the country 142nd globally. The increase reflects sustained expansion of public education provision and demographic growth, yet the enrollment rate remains well below that of regional peers such as Madagascar (25.21 %) and Rwanda (20.39 %). The early 1970s trough coincided with limited fiscal capacity and political instability, while the post‑1990s reforms that introduced universal primary education and targeted secondary‑school subsidies helped lift participation to the 2007 peak. Despite the progress, the modest share of secondary students indicates that large segments of Ugandan youth still exit the system after primary school, limiting human‑capital accumulation relative to neighboring economies. Continued investment in school infrastructure, teacher training and conditional cash transfers will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and close the gap with higher‑performing peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 24.09% | +4.97pp | #142 |
| 2004 | 19.12% | +8.94pp | #144 |
| 1997 | 10.18% | −0.47pp | #43 |
| 1995 | 10.65% | +0.35pp | #54 |
| 1994 | 10.29% | +0.26pp | #66 |
| 1993 | 10.03% | −0.06pp | #59 |
| 1992 | 10.09% | −0.22pp | #66 |
| 1991 | 10.31% | −0.70pp | #68 |
| 1990 | 11.02% | −0.36pp | #66 |
| 1988 | 11.38% | +0.59pp | #61 |
| 1987 | 10.80% | +1.01pp | #66 |
| 1986 | 9.79% | +1.31pp | #78 |
| 1985 | 8.48% | +0.56pp | #74 |
| 1984 | 7.92% | +1.17pp | #75 |
| 1983 | 6.75% | −0.86pp | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda's secondary enrollment was 24.09% in 2007. Ranked 142nd globally. This represents a 26.0% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's secondary enrollment peaked at 24.09% in 2007.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Uganda was 3.48% in 1970.
Uganda ranks 142nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The secondary enrollment of Uganda in 2007 was 24.09%. This ranks 142nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Uganda Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}