Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Benin
Benin: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 128,673 in 2022. β Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Benin, 1971β2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Benin stood at 128,673.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Benin peaked at 149,913 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 311, in 1971.
That places Benin 110th out of 197 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,901 | 311 | 3,292 | 9 |
| 1980s | 7,096 | 3,390 | 9,759 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,844 | 9,200 | 19,094 | 9 |
| 2000s | 46,503 | 22,415 | 82,402 | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,369 | 110,181 | 149,913 | 10 |
| 2020s | 124,412 | 120,461 | 128,673 | 3 |
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More education data for Benin
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 59,742 (2022)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 55.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 41.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 108.0% (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0043 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Benin?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Benin was 128,673 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 149,913 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 311 in 1971.
- How does Benin rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 110th out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release