Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Liberia
Liberia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 43,883 is below the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 39% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 43,883 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83,195, 53% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.106 units per person (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