Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate in Botswana
Botswana: Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate was 70.63 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
70.63
World rank
152nd
of 203 countries
All-time high
82.49
in 2007
All-time low
8.3
in 1970
Years of data
37
1970–2021
Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate in Botswana, 1970–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, secondary gross enrollment rate in Botswana stood at 70.63.
That represents a change of down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, secondary gross enrollment rate in Botswana peaked at 82.49 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8.3, in 1970.
Botswana ranks 152nd of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.3 | — |
| 1971 | 9.73 | +17.2% |
| 1972 | 10.68 | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 13.98 | +30.9% |
| 1974 | 15.2 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 16.87 | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 18.37 | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 19.36 | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 19.72 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 19.37 | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 20 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 22.09 | +10.5% |
| 1983 | 22.49 | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 26.85 | +19.4% |
| 1985 | 30.33 | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 32.26 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 33.73 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 33.4 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 39.16 | +17.2% |
| 1990 | 43.08 | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 51.96 | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 51.18 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 55.14 | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 53.13 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 58.88 | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 74.41 | +26.4% |
| 1999 | 75.08 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 76.2 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 75.3 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 75.88 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 76.56 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 78.4 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 79.56 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 81.69 | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 82.49 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 77.81 | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 70.63 | -9.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 70.63 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 91.75, 77% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 70.63 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.89, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.16 | 8.3 | 19.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.93 | 20 | 39.16 | 9 |
| 1990s | 57.86 | 43.08 | 75.08 | 8 |
| 2000s | 78.21 | 75.3 | 82.49 | 9 |
| 2020s | 70.63 | 70.63 | 70.63 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More gender data for Botswana
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 855.49 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6449 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,910 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,910 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 29,466 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 30,240 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 29,267 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 30,023 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 29,174 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is secondary gross enrollment rate in Botswana?
- Secondary gross enrollment rate in Botswana was 70.63 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest secondary gross enrollment rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 82.49 in 2007.
- What is the lowest secondary gross enrollment rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.3 in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for secondary gross enrollment rate?
- Botswana ranks 152nd out of 203 countries with data for 2021.
- Is secondary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.