Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 31,237 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon, 2004–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2016, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon stood at 31,237.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 250.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 37,415 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6,920, in 2008.
That places Cameroon 35th out of 134 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,115 | — |
| 2005 | 9,738 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 8,926 | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 6,920 | -22.5% |
| 2012 | 31,315 | +352.5% |
| 2013 | 37,415 | +19.5% |
| 2014 | 35,585 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 32,798 | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 31,237 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,425 | 6,920 | 9,738 | 4 |
| 2010s | 33,670 | 31,237 | 37,415 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 32 Cambodia 33,018 compare
- 33 Russian Federation 32,721 compare
- 34 Syria 32,195 compare
- 36 Spain 30,722 compare
- 37 Ethiopia 29,019
- 38 United Arab Emirates 28,302
More education data for Cameroon
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.21 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 121,453 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 948,662 (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 644,367 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.64 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Cameroon was 31,237 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 37,415 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,920 in 2008.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 35th out of 134 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release