Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 127,910 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Zimbabwe, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Zimbabwe is 127,910, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Zimbabwe peaked at 135,575 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6,878, in 1971.
That places Zimbabwe 111th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 8,095 | 6,878 | 8,994 | 9 |
| 1980s | 18,083 | 8,339 | 55,047 | 8 |
| 1990s | 54,322 | 49,361 | 61,553 | 3 |
| 2010s | 102,174 | 93,285 | 135,575 | 5 |
| 2020s | 127,910 | 127,910 | 127,910 | 1 |
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More education data for Zimbabwe
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 90,330 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 56.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 40.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 93.08 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 93.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Zimbabwe was 127,910 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 135,575 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,878 in 1971.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Zimbabwe ranks 111th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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