Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 587,015 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1971–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia is 587,015, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 15.3% on the previous year and up 241.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 693,287 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,941, in 1973.
Ethiopia ranks 49th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,543 | — |
| 1972 | 4,978 | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 3,941 | -20.8% |
| 1974 | 6,474 | +64.3% |
| 1977 | 6,966 | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 10,824 | +55.4% |
| 1979 | 13,365 | +23.5% |
| 1980 | 14,949 | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 14,368 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 14,985 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 16,117 | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 16,030 | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 27,338 | +70.5% |
| 1987 | 30,210 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 29,253 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 31,204 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 33,486 | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 34,076 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 29,000 | -14.9% |
| 1995 | 32,671 | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 35,027 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 42,226 | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 45,554 | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 52,305 | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 67,732 | +29.5% |
| 2001 | 87,431 | +29.1% |
| 2002 | 101,829 | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 147,954 | +45.3% |
| 2004 | 172,111 | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 191,212 | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 264,822 | +38.5% |
| 2009 | 401,918 | +51.8% |
| 2010 | 577,594 | +43.7% |
| 2011 | 632,344 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 693,287 | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 587,015 | -15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,299 | 3,941 | 13,365 | 7 |
| 1980s | 21,606 | 14,368 | 31,204 | 9 |
| 1990s | 38,043 | 29,000 | 52,305 | 8 |
| 2000s | 179,376 | 67,732 | 401,918 | 8 |
| 2010s | 622,560 | 577,594 | 693,287 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 338,716 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 38.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 84.42 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 84.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Ethiopia was 587,015 in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 693,287 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,941 in 1973.
- How does Ethiopia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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