Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius

Mauritius: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 4.36 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.36 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 284.1%
World rank
67th
of 189 countries
All-time high
59.94 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-31.49 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
50
1971–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius, 1971–2024

-40-200204060197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius is 4.36 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 284.1% on the previous year and up 255.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius peaked at 59.94 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -31.49 % change on previous year, in 1971.

That places Mauritius 67th out of 189 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.

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Mauritius, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -31.49 % change on previous year
1972 -4.29 % change on previous year -86.4%
1973 4.71 % change on previous year -209.9%
1974 -2.58 % change on previous year -154.8%
1975 -17.03 % change on previous year +559.9%
1976 28.47 % change on previous year -267.1%
1977 8.74 % change on previous year -69.3%
1978 -9.01 % change on previous year -203.2%
1979 -12.92 % change on previous year +43.4%
1980 -14.43 % change on previous year +11.6%
1981 -13.2 % change on previous year -8.5%
1982 2.77 % change on previous year -121.0%
1983 -24.19 % change on previous year -971.8%
1984 13.11 % change on previous year -154.2%
1985 46.22 % change on previous year +252.7%
1986 -4.74 % change on previous year -110.2%
1987 43.67 % change on previous year -1021.9%
1988 33.29 % change on previous year -23.8%
1989 2.88 % change on previous year -91.3%
1990 59.94 % change on previous year +1981.0%
1991 15.7 % change on previous year -73.8%
1994 -7.77 % change on previous year -149.5%
1995 11.55 % change on previous year -248.6%
1996 15.58 % change on previous year +34.9%
1997 0.0141 % change on previous year -99.9%
2000 12.06 % change on previous year +85469.1%
2001 54.81 % change on previous year +354.7%
2002 -10.22 % change on previous year -118.7%
2003 0.5694 % change on previous year -105.6%
2004 3.96 % change on previous year +596.0%
2005 16.38 % change on previous year +313.2%
2006 8.32 % change on previous year -49.2%
2007 3.38 % change on previous year -59.4%
2008 11.35 % change on previous year +236.3%
2009 19.42 % change on previous year +71.1%
2010 9.44 % change on previous year -51.4%
2011 7.42 % change on previous year -21.4%
2012 11.86 % change on previous year +59.9%
2013 3.63 % change on previous year -69.4%
2014 -2.8 % change on previous year -177.1%
2015 -6.39 % change on previous year +128.6%
2016 0.8106 % change on previous year -112.7%
2017 1.76 % change on previous year +117.1%
2018 0.8958 % change on previous year -49.1%
2019 6.06 % change on previous year +576.7%
2020 -0.2959 % change on previous year -104.9%
2021 2.74 % change on previous year -1027.1%
2022 0.5541 % change on previous year -79.8%
2023 -2.37 % change on previous year -526.9%
2024 4.36 % change on previous year -284.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -3.94 % change on previous year -31.49 % change on previous year 28.47 % change on previous year 9
1980s 8.54 % change on previous year -24.19 % change on previous year 46.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s 15.83 % change on previous year -7.77 % change on previous year 59.94 % change on previous year 6
2000s 12 % change on previous year -10.22 % change on previous year 54.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.27 % change on previous year -6.39 % change on previous year 11.86 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.9982 % change on previous year -2.37 % change on previous year 4.36 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 64 Libya 4.42 % change on previous year compare
  2. 65 Mauritania 4.39 % change on previous year compare
  3. 66 Burundi 4.36 % change on previous year compare
  4. 68 North Macedonia 3.98 % change on previous year compare
  5. 69 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.96 % change on previous year compare
  6. 70 Botswana 3.89 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mauritius was 4.36 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 59.94 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was -31.49 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Mauritius rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
Mauritius ranks 67th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 255.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
410 places, 17,230 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.