Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 12,522 is below the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 11% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 12,522 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83,195, 15% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +145.8% | 155 | 381 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More education data for Central African Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
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