Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia
Liberia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 43,883 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2012, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia stood at 43,883.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.1% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia peaked at 52,251 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,109, in 1970.
That places Liberia 141st out of 200 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,109 | — |
| 1971 | 1,199 | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 1,390 | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 1,710 | +23.0% |
| 1975 | 2,404 | +40.6% |
| 1978 | 2,694 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 3,789 | +40.6% |
| 1987 | 5,095 | +34.5% |
| 1999 | 20,804 | +308.3% |
| 2000 | 52,251 | +151.2% |
| 2010 | 33,470 | -35.9% |
| 2012 | 43,883 | +31.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,042 | 1,109 | 3,789 | 7 |
| 1980s | 5,095 | 5,095 | 5,095 | 1 |
| 1990s | 20,804 | 20,804 | 20,804 | 1 |
| 2000s | 52,251 | 52,251 | 52,251 | 1 |
| 2010s | 38,676 | 33,470 | 43,883 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More education data for Liberia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 37,210 (2022)
- 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 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 39.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 66.59 (2022)
- School enrollment, primary 66.6% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia was 43,883 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 52,251 in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,109 in 1970.
- How does Liberia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Liberia ranks 141st out of 200 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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