Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 12,522 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic, 1971–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2012, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic stood at 12,522.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic peaked at 13,289 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 155, in 1971.
That places Central African Republic 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 155 | — |
| 1974 | 381 | +145.8% |
| 1975 | 415 | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 669 | +61.2% |
| 1977 | 743 | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 1,011 | +36.1% |
| 1979 | 1,486 | +47.0% |
| 1980 | 2,094 | +40.9% |
| 1981 | 1,719 | -17.9% |
| 1982 | 2,549 | +48.3% |
| 1983 | 2,162 | -15.2% |
| 1984 | 2,413 | +11.6% |
| 1985 | 2,522 | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 2,651 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 2,450 | -7.6% |
| 1988 | 2,754 | +12.4% |
| 1989 | 3,075 | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 3,482 | +13.2% |
| 1991 | 3,840 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 3,684 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 6,229 | +69.1% |
| 2000 | 6,323 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 6,384 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 4,462 | -30.1% |
| 2008 | 9,473 | +112.3% |
| 2009 | 10,427 | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 11,158 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 13,289 | +19.1% |
| 2012 | 12,522 | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 694.29 | 155 | 1,486 | 7 |
| 1980s | 2,439 | 1,719 | 3,075 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,309 | 3,482 | 6,229 | 4 |
| 2000s | 7,414 | 4,462 | 10,427 | 5 |
| 2010s | 12,323 | 11,158 | 13,289 | 3 |
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More education data for Central African Republic
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -5.77 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,862 (2016)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 7,894 (2016)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3,369 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -14.04 % change on previous year (2010)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 9,153 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 16.26 % change on previous year (2010)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Central African Republic was 12,522 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13,289 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 155 in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Central African Republic ranks 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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February 2026 Data Release