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Sierra Leone: School enrollment, secondary (% gross)

In , Sierra Leone's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 86.91.

That's up 18.4% from 2021, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 80.50 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.ENRR) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2011–2023)

Sierra Leone School enrollment, secondary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
86.91
Trough
39.22
5-year change
+101.6%
+15.0% / yr
10-year change
+121.6%
+8.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
86.9080
73.4251
62.5607
61.1981
43.1193
41.5312
42.1387
39.8464
39.2238
44.5523

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 Sierra Leone's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2023?
In 2023, Sierra Leone's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) was 86.91, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rising or falling?
Sierra Leone's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) rose 18.4% from 2021 to 2023.
How does Sierra Leone's School enrollment, secondary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in 2023 was 80.50, so Sierra Leone is above 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.