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Afghanistan: Secondary education, duration (years)

In , Afghanistan's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 6.43 . Afghanistan ranks #129 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Afghanistan Secondary education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
6.00
Trough
6.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Secondary education, duration (years)
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000

About Secondary education, duration (years)

Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.

Indicator code: SE.SEC.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Afghanistan's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Afghanistan's Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Afghanistan ranked #129 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).
How does Afghanistan's Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Afghanistan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.
What is Secondary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS), CC BY 4.0.