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CodeSE.SEC.ENRL
Indicator NameSecondary education, pupils
Short definitionSecondary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at secondary level in public and private schools.
Long definitionSecondary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at secondary level in public and private schools.
SourceData API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Bulk file (csv), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09
TopicEducation: Participation
DatasetWDI
Unit of measureNumber
PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period1970-2023
Aggregation methodSum
Statistical concept and methodologyMethodology: Enrollment includes Individuals officially registered in a given educational programme, or stage or module thereof, regardless of age. Data on education are collected by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics from official responses to its annual education survey. All the data are mapped to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) to ensure the comparability of education programs at the international level. The current version was formally adopted by UNESCO Member States in 2011. The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two calendar years (for example, from September 2010 to June 2011); in these cases the reference year refers to the year in which the school year ended (2011 in the example). Statistical concept(s): The International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) differentiates between lower secondary education and upper secondary education within its educational programs. ISCED level 2, or lower secondary education, are designed to build upon the foundational literacy and numeracy skills acquired at ISCED level 1. The objective at this stage is to establish a base for lifelong learning and human development, which can be further enhanced by subsequent educational opportunities. Certain education systems may introduce vocational education programs at this level to equip individuals with skills that are directly applicable to the workforce. At ISCED level 3, or upper secondary education, programs are structured to finalize the secondary education phase, preparing students for higher education or to enter the job market with relevant skills, or in some cases, to achieve both objectives.
Development relevanceSecondary education provides children with essential skills that enable their full participation in society. Sustainable Development Goal target 4.1 calls for all children to complete free, equitable, and high-quality primary and secondary education, with the goal of attaining significant and effective learning outcomes by 2030.
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