Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Senegal
Senegal: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 279,917 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Senegal, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Senegal stood at 279,917.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 98.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Senegal peaked at 286,169 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,962, in 1971.
Senegal ranks 81st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,251 | 4,962 | 9,454 | 4 |
| 1980s | 12,898 | 11,980 | 13,626 | 7 |
| 1990s | 25,827 | 21,562 | 29,303 | 3 |
| 2000s | 71,815 | 52,282 | 94,371 | 6 |
| 2010s | 145,584 | 92,106 | 195,207 | 10 |
| 2020s | 258,806 | 213,966 | 286,169 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More education data for Senegal
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 72,089 (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 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 58.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 37.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 85.33 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 85.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Senegal?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Senegal was 279,917 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 286,169 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,962 in 1971.
- How does Senegal rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Senegal ranks 81st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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