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Lesotho: School enrollment, secondary (% gross)

In , Lesotho's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 59.36.

That's up 4.4% from 2016, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2017 was 80.50 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR) • Data as of 2017

Trend (2006–2017)

Lesotho School enrollment, secondary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
59.40
Trough
38.41
1-year change
+4.4%
5-year change
+0.5%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+42.8%
+3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
59.3587
56.8387
59.3985
58.2576
57.7591
59.0772
56.9506
54.2427
49.1937
44.7509

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.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Lesotho's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2017?
In 2017, Lesotho's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 59.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rising or falling?
Lesotho's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rose 4.4% from 2016 to 2017.
How does Lesotho's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2017 was 80.50, so Lesotho is below the world average.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.