Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uganda
Uganda: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 165,396 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Uganda, 1970–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Uganda is 165,396, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.8% on the previous year and up 87.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Uganda peaked at 165,396 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4,232, in 1970.
Uganda ranks 103rd 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.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,232 | — |
| 1971 | 4,463 | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 5,330 | +19.4% |
| 1974 | 5,618 | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 5,474 | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 5,148 | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 6,312 | +22.6% |
| 1978 | 6,822 | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 6,192 | -9.2% |
| 1980 | 5,856 | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 6,563 | +12.1% |
| 1982 | 7,312 | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 10,103 | +38.2% |
| 1986 | 11,037 | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 12,531 | +13.5% |
| 1988 | 14,194 | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 14,806 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 17,578 | +18.7% |
| 1991 | 21,281 | +21.1% |
| 1992 | 21,489 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 24,122 | +12.3% |
| 1994 | 27,586 | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 30,266 | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 34,773 | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 40,591 | +16.7% |
| 2000 | 55,767 | +37.4% |
| 2001 | 62,586 | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 79,958 | +27.8% |
| 2003 | 88,330 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 88,360 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 92,605 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 107,728 | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 123,887 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 120,646 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 140,087 | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 124,561 | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 165,396 | +32.8% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 165,396 is above the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 165,396 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83,195, 2.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,510 | 4,232 | 6,822 | 9 |
| 1980s | 10,300 | 5,856 | 14,806 | 8 |
| 1990s | 27,211 | 17,578 | 40,591 | 8 |
| 2000s | 87,403 | 55,767 | 123,887 | 8 |
| 2010s | 137,672 | 120,646 | 165,396 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.22 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Uganda?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Uganda was 165,396 in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 165,396 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,232 in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Uganda ranks 103rd out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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