Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 213,930 is above the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 1.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 213,930 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83,195, 2.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
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
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (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