Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 213,930 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 213,930 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2018. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 183.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 213,930 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 750, in 1979.
That places Mozambique 94th out of 200 countries with data for 2018, 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,982 | — |
| 1973 | 2,621 | +32.2% |
| 1977 | 906 | -65.4% |
| 1978 | 777 | -14.2% |
| 1979 | 750 | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 804 | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 1,000 | +24.4% |
| 1982 | 1,266 | +26.6% |
| 1985 | 1,442 | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 2,335 | +61.9% |
| 1992 | 4,600 | +97.0% |
| 1993 | 5,250 | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 6,129 | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 6,639 | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 7,143 | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 10,322 | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 10,810 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 10,906 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 12,621 | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 17,522 | +38.8% |
| 2004 | 22,256 | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 28,298 | +27.1% |
| 2006 | 43,233 | +52.8% |
| 2007 | 63,476 | +46.8% |
| 2008 | 75,457 | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 84,074 | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 103,850 | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 113,464 | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 123,779 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 136,938 | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 157,431 | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 174,802 | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 196,801 | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 200,649 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 213,930 | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,407 | 750 | 2,621 | 5 |
| 1980s | 1,369 | 804 | 2,335 | 5 |
| 1990s | 6,680 | 4,600 | 10,322 | 6 |
| 2000s | 36,865 | 10,810 | 84,074 | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,960 | 103,850 | 213,930 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 91 Paraguay 225,211 compare
- 92 Palestine, State of 223,977 compare
- 93 Costa Rica 221,811 compare
- 95 Uruguay 202,346 compare
- 96 El Salvador 195,949 compare
- 97 Bulgaria 195,697 compare
More education data for Mozambique
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 133,644 (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 53.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 44.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 119.16 (2022)
- School enrollment, primary 119.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique was 213,930 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 213,930 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 in 1979.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 94th out of 200 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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