Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 8.99 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Rwanda, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 8.99 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024.
That represents a change of down 63.9% on the previous year and up 1,667.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Rwanda peaked at 64.79 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -6.26 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Rwanda ranks 36th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -1.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 38.24 % change on previous year | -2711.0% |
| 1976 | 8.31 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1977 | 0.8123 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1978 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +87.4% |
| 1979 | 7.32 % change on previous year | +380.9% |
| 1980 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1981 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 1985 | 10.26 % change on previous year | -665.0% |
| 1986 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1987 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 1988 | 11.73 % change on previous year | +454.9% |
| 1989 | 16.54 % change on previous year | +41.0% |
| 1990 | 28.27 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 2000 | 64.79 % change on previous year | +129.2% |
| 2001 | 36.82 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 2002 | 24.51 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 2003 | 27.94 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 23.73 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 10.12 % change on previous year | -57.4% |
| 2006 | 33.69 % change on previous year | +232.9% |
| 2007 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2008 | 10.03 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 22.35 % change on previous year | +122.7% |
| 2010 | 13.62 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2011 | 17.44 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2012 | -2.76 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 2013 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -376.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5083 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2015 | 3.64 % change on previous year | +616.5% |
| 2016 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 2017 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -171.9% |
| 2018 | -6.26 % change on previous year | +324.4% |
| 2019 | -4.73 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2020 | 22.63 % change on previous year | -577.9% |
| 2023 | 24.88 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 8.99 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 8.99 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.03 % change on previous year, 4.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 8.99 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.95 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +2711.0% | -1.46 % change on previous year | 38.24 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | +665.0% | -1.82 % change on previous year | 10.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.12 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 38.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 6.94 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 16.54 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 28.27 % change on previous year | 28.27 % change on previous year | 28.27 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 26.44 % change on previous year | 10.03 % change on previous year | 64.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.97 % change on previous year | -6.26 % change on previous year | 17.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.83 % change on previous year | 8.99 % change on previous year | 24.88 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 33 Ethiopia 9.64 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Cote d'Ivoire 9.57 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Nepal 9.25 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Iran 8.84 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Nigeria 8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 39 United States Virgin Islands 8.3 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Rwanda?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Rwanda was 8.99 % 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 64.79 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.26 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Rwanda rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Rwanda ranks 36th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,667.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
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- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.