India: School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
In , India's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 79.59.
That's up 1.9% from 2024, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 80.50 . India ranks #7 globally out of 9 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 1.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
Highlights
- Peak
- 81.18
- Trough
- 56.79
- 1-year change
- +1.9%
- 5-year change
- +2.5%
- +0.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +6.7%
- +0.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | School enrollment, secondary (% gross) |
|---|---|
| 79.5950 | |
| 78.1058 | |
| 78.8640 | |
| 81.1779 | |
| 80.6246 | |
| 77.6272 | |
| 75.8717 | |
| 76.0026 | |
| 74.6744 | |
| 75.9373 |
About School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Indicator code: SE.SEC.ENRR • Category: Education
Frequently asked questions
- What was India's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2025?
- In 2025, India's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 79.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is India's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rising or falling?
- India's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rose 1.9% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does India rank globally on School enrollment, secondary (% gross)?
- In 2025, India ranked #7 out of 9 countries reporting School enrollment, secondary (% gross).
- How does India's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) compare to the world average?
- The global average for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2025 was 80.50, so India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 1.
- What is School enrollment, secondary (% gross) and how is it measured?
- Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.