Is Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?

Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #167 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).

How does Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

Sao Tome and Principe: Secondary education, duration (years)

Name: Sao Tome and Principe: Secondary education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 6.43 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #167 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

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

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 6.00; 2011
Trough: 5.00; 2006
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)
2025	6.0000
2024	6.0000
2023	6.0000
2022	6.0000
2021	6.0000
2020	6.0000
2019	6.0000
2018	6.0000
2017	6.0000
2016	6.0000

About Secondary education, duration (years)

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

Indicator code: SE.SEC.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #167 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).
How does Sao Tome and Principe's Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.
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.