Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Eritrea
Eritrea: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 10,231 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eritrea, 1995–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2016, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eritrea stood at 10,231.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 121.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eritrea peaked at 12,554 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3,020, in 1996.
That places Eritrea 158th out of 200 countries with data for 2016, 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 Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3,137 | — |
| 1996 | 3,020 | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 3,096 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 3,994 | +29.0% |
| 2000 | 4,135 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 5,505 | +33.1% |
| 2002 | 5,507 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4,612 | -16.3% |
| 2009 | 9,949 | +115.7% |
| 2010 | 12,039 | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 12,554 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 10,938 | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 10,231 | -6.5% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 10,231 is below the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 9% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 10,231 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83,195, 12% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,312 | 3,020 | 3,994 | 4 |
| 2000s | 5,942 | 4,135 | 9,949 | 5 |
| 2010s | 11,440 | 10,231 | 12,554 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More education data for Eritrea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,725 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23,881 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 28,835 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 26,792 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 266,829 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 398,090 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7908 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1168 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eritrea?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eritrea was 10,231 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 12,554 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,020 in 1996.
- How does Eritrea rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Eritrea ranks 158th out of 200 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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