Countries Ranked by School enrolment (secondary) (2024)
School enrolment (secondary): each country's latest value (2019–2024), ranked from highest to lowest. Source: The World Bank (CC BY 4.0).
Summary
Monaco ranks #1 with 158.6% gross. Belgium is second with 143% gross, 10.9% behind. The top five are Monaco, Belgium, Finland, St. Kitts and Nevis and Netherlands. The median across all 178 is 92.5% gross; Somalia, Fed. Rep. is last at 3.35% gross.
- #1
- Monaco · 158.6% gross
- Median
- 92.5% gross
- Coverage
- 178 countries
- Data year
- 2024
- Last updated
- 2026-11-14
Full ranking
| Rank | Country | School enrolment (secondary) (% gross) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 158.6 | 2024 |
| 2 | Belgium | 143 | 2023 |
| 3 | Finland | 142.4 | 2024 |
| 4 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 137.5 | 2023 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 137.5 | 2023 |
| 6 | Vanuatu | 134.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Sweden | 132 | 2024 |
| 8 | Australia | 131.9 | 2024 |
| 9 | Ireland | 130.6 | 2022 |
| 10 | Denmark | 125.6 | 2024 |
| 11 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 124.9 | 2024 |
| 12 | Aruba | 124.4 | 2024 |
| 13 | South Sudan | 122.1 | 2024 |
| 14 | Costa Rica | 121.8 | 2024 |
| 15 | Portugal | 120.4 | 2023 |
| 16 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 119.7 | 2024 |
| 17 | Uruguay | 119.1 | 2023 |
| 18 | Liechtenstein | 118.7 | 2021 |
| 19 | Spain | 118.5 | 2024 |
| 20 | Türkiye | 118.4 | 2023 |
| 21 | Norway | 116.3 | 2024 |
| 22 | New Zealand | 114.2 | 2024 |
| 23 | United Kingdom | 112.1 | 2023 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 110.7 | 2024 |
| 25 | Iceland | 108.9 | 2023 |
| 26 | Antigua and Barbuda | 108.9 | 2023 |
| 27 | Luxembourg | 108.6 | 2024 |
| 28 | Estonia | 108.5 | 2024 |
| 29 | Albania | 108.4 | 2024 |
| 30 | Peru | 108.3 | 2024 |
| 31 | Poland | 107.9 | 2024 |
| 32 | Slovenia | 107.6 | 2023 |
| 33 | Hungary | 107.4 | 2024 |
| 34 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 107.2 | 2024 |
| 35 | Gambia, The | 107 | 2021 |
| 36 | Cyprus | 106.7 | 2024 |
| 37 | Chile | 105.6 | 2024 |
| 38 | Argentina | 105.6 | 2023 |
| 39 | Greece | 105.2 | 2023 |
| 40 | Algeria | 105.2 | 2024 |
| 41 | Croatia | 105 | 2023 |
| 42 | Lithuania | 104.9 | 2024 |
| 43 | Barbados | 104.4 | 2024 |
| 44 | Canada | 104.3 | 2023 |
| 45 | Brazil | 104.1 | 2024 |
| 46 | South Africa | 104.1 | 2023 |
| 47 | France | 103.8 | 2024 |
| 48 | Mexico | 103.1 | 2024 |
| 49 | Singapore | 103.1 | 2023 |
| 50 | Malta | 103 | 2023 |
| 51 | Dominica | 102.6 | 2023 |
| 52 | United Arab Emirates | 102.1 | 2024 |
| 53 | Andorra | 101.9 | 2024 |
| 54 | Colombia | 101.6 | 2022 |
| 55 | Japan | 101.5 | 2023 |
| 56 | Switzerland | 101.4 | 2024 |
| 57 | Latvia | 101.3 | 2024 |
| 58 | Georgia | 101 | 2024 |
| 59 | Grenada | 100.7 | 2024 |
| 60 | Italy | 100.7 | 2023 |
| 61 | Austria | 100.6 | 2024 |
| 62 | Germany | 100.2 | 2024 |
| 63 | Qatar | 99.6 | 2024 |
| 64 | Moldova | 99.3 | 2024 |
| 65 | Bahrain | 98.8 | 2024 |
| 66 | Israel | 98.5 | 2024 |
| 67 | Uzbekistan | 98.1 | 2025 |
| 68 | Fiji | 98.1 | 2024 |
| 69 | Venezuela, RB | 97.8 | 2024 |
| 70 | Kazakhstan | 97.6 | 2025 |
| 71 | Czechia | 97.6 | 2023 |
| 72 | United States | 97.5 | 2022 |
| 73 | Indonesia | 97.2 | 2025 |
| 74 | Mongolia | 96.8 | 2023 |
| 75 | Cabo Verde | 96.4 | 2022 |
| 76 | Korea, Rep. | 96.3 | 2024 |
| 77 | Palau | 95.7 | 2024 |
| 78 | Trinidad and Tobago | 95.7 | 2024 |
| 79 | Oman | 95.1 | 2024 |
| 80 | Belarus | 94.8 | 2024 |
| 81 | Bulgaria | 94.8 | 2024 |
| 82 | Macao SAR, China | 94.7 | 2024 |
| 83 | Turkmenistan | 94.6 | 2024 |
| 84 | Naoero | 94.5 | 2025 |
| 85 | Montenegro | 93.9 | 2023 |
| 86 | Viet Nam | 93.4 | 2022 |
| 87 | Slovak Republic | 93.2 | 2024 |
| 88 | Ecuador | 92.8 | 2023 |
| 89 | Russian Federation | 92.5 | 2023 |
| 90 | Tonga | 92.4 | 2024 |
| 91 | Thailand | 92.1 | 2025 |
| 92 | Brunei Darussalam | 91.8 | 2023 |
| 93 | Jordan | 91.8 | 2024 |
| 94 | Cuba | 91.7 | 2024 |
| 95 | Kyrgyz Republic | 91.7 | 2025 |
| 96 | Guyana | 91.4 | 2024 |
| 97 | Azerbaijan | 91.1 | 2024 |
| 98 | Armenia | 90.9 | 2024 |
| 99 | Mauritius | 90.7 | 2024 |
| 100 | Tuvalu | 90.7 | 2024 |
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About the top 10
#1 Monaco
Monaco ranks #1 on this list with 158.6% gross.
- Capital
- Monaco
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 38,341 people (2025)
- GDP
- US$11.13 billion (2024)
- GDP per person
- US$288,000 (2024)
- Life expectancy
- 86.5 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 100% of population (2025)
Also ranks #1 in population ages 65+ share · #1 in age dependency ratio (old) · #1 in gdp per capita.
#2 Belgium
Belgium ranks #2 on this list with 143% gross (2023).
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 11.94 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$725.47 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$60,750 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82.3 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 87.7% of population (2025)
Also ranks #4 in access to clean cooking fuels · #6 in gender parity index (school enrolment) · #7 in r&d expenditure share of gdp.
#3 Finland
Finland ranks #3 on this list with 142.4% gross.
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 5.65 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$317.04 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$56,149 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82.3 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 74.5% of population (2025)
Also ranks #1 in rule of law score · #2 in bank accounts share (adults) · #2 in control of corruption score.
#4 St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis ranks #4 on this list with 137.5% gross (2023).
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Continent
- North America
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 46,922 people (2025)
- GDP
- US$1.18 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$25,223 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 72.3 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 31.9% of population (2025)
Also ranks #2 in homicide rate · #3 in completion rate (primary) · #3 in completion rate (lower secondary).
#5 Netherlands
Netherlands ranks #5 on this list with 137.5% gross (2023).
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 18.09 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$1.33 trillion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$73,684 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 95.9% of population (2025)
Also ranks #4 in fdi outflows · #6 in secure internet servers per million · #6 in exports of goods and services.
#6 Vanuatu
Vanuatu ranks #6 on this list with 134.7% gross (2023).
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Continent
- Oceania
- Income group
- Lower middle income
- Population
- 335,170 people (2025)
- GDP
- US$1.35 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$4,039 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 71.7 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 22.3% of population (2025)
Also ranks #6 in completion rate (primary) · #9 in rural population share · #10 in education expenditure share of gdp.
#7 Sweden
Sweden ranks #7 on this list with 132% gross.
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 10.6 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$669 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$63,133 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 84.1 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 89.1% of population (2025)
Largest cities: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö.
Also ranks #3 in researchers in r&d per million · #4 in r&d expenditure share of gdp · #6 in male life expectancy.
#8 Australia
Australia ranks #8 on this list with 131.9% gross.
- Capital
- Canberra
- Continent
- Oceania
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 27.61 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$1.8 trillion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$65,130 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 83.1 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 87.7% of population (2025)
Largest cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane.
Also ranks #2 in regulatory quality score · #3 in access to clean cooking fuels · #4 in new businesses registered.
#9 Ireland
Ireland ranks #9 on this list with 130.6% gross (2022).
- Capital
- Dublin
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 5.48 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$721.7 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$131,590 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 83 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 64.6% of population (2025)
Also ranks #3 in gdp per capita ppp · #3 in air passengers carried · #3 in manufacturing value added share of gdp.
#10 Denmark
Denmark ranks #10 on this list with 125.6% gross.
- Capital
- Copenhagen
- Continent
- Europe
- Income group
- High income
- Population
- 6.01 million people (2025)
- GDP
- US$462.53 billion (2025)
- GDP per person
- US$76,970 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82.3 years (2024)
- Urban population
- 88.8% of population (2025)
Largest cities: Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense.
Also ranks #1 in control of corruption score · #2 in arable land share · #2 in rule of law score.
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Source and method
School enrolment (secondary): each country's latest value (2019–2024), ranked from highest to lowest.
Source: The World Bank, indicator SE.SEC.ENRR. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Retrieved: 2026-11-14.
The World Bank: School enrollment, secondary (% gross): Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (via World Development Indicators)
Original data provider, as recorded by the World Bank: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Values are shown as published. Provider terms: The World Bank. All licences: Sources & licences.