Industry Statistics and Trends
Secondary Education in Europe key trends
Secondary education is compulsory for most people under the age of 16.
Home schooling is rare, so most young people go to school.
Curriculums need to adapt to increasing demand for technology knowledge.
Technology in the classroom is increasing and teaching pupils about emerging technologies is becoming more important.
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Secondary Education in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Secondary Education in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €347.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Secondary education is compulsory for most students across Europe
- In the EU, there were 18.9 million pupils in lower secondary education and 18.1 million in upper secondary education in 2021, according to Eurostat.
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Secondary Education in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Free schools, popular in Sweden and the UK, are declared a failure
- Free schools are funded by public money but privately run.
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Revenue
€347.8bn
Employees
2m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Secondary Education in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AcadeMedia AB | 1,423.5 | 119.0 | 8.4 | |
Internationella Engelska Skolan | 332.1 | 25.0 | 7.5 | |
Kunskapsskolan Education Sweden AB | 359.0 | 25.0 | 7.0 |
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Secondary Education in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Secondary Education industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Secondary Education industry in Europe is €347.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Secondary Education in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 86,112 businesses in the Secondary Education industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Secondary Education industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Secondary Education industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Secondary Education industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Secondary Education industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Secondary Education in Europe include?
Private schools and Public (state-run) schools are part of the Secondary Education industry.
How competitive is the Secondary Education industry in Europe?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Secondary Education industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry covers education at the secondary level. Secondary schools typically include the years seven to eleven and can also include years 12 and 13, commonly known as sixth form. It includes all-through schools, which combine primary and secondary education.
Related Terms
PUBLIC SCHOOLPRIVATE SCHOOLINTERNATIONAL SCHOOLWhat's included in this industry?
Private schools Public (state-run) schoolsSpecial schoolsOther schoolsCompanies
AcadeMedia ABInternationella Engelska SkolanKunskapsskolan Education Sweden ABIndustry Code
852 - Secondary education in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Secondary education is compulsory for most students across Europe
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Secondary Education in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Secondary Education in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Secondary Education in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Secondary Education in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Secondary Education in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Secondary Education in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Secondary Education in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Secondary Education in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Most secondary school pupils attend public schools. Over 80% of students in Europe are educated in public schools.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Secondary Education in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Secondary Education in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Secondary Education in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Growth is limited by schools’ local area’s school-age population. Secondary schools are dotted around Europe in line with where people live in each country. Religion, class and income, academic ability and gender mark the division of schools, which lowers concentration.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for AcadeMedia AB
- Countries of operation for Internationella Engelska Skolan
- Countries of operation for Kunskapsskolan Education Sweden AB
- Countries of operation for United Learning Trust
- Countries of operation for Academies Enterprise Trust
- Countries of operation for Istituto Canossiano Treviso
- Countries of operation for Schule Schloss Salem International College
- Countries of operation for BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School
- Countries of operation for Ecole des Roches
- Countries of operation for Educate Together
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Secondary schools face an abundance of regulations. Child safeguarding and health and safety regulations are just some of the rules that schools have to abide by. Strict codes govern what courses need to be taught and to what standard.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Secondary Education in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Purchases are considerable for schools. Schools need to buy and give students textbooks, equipment, stationery and computer As schools embrace more education technology, purchase costs keep growing.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Secondary Education in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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