Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Samoa
Samoa: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 11.41 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Samoa, 1971–2024
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 Samoa is 11.41 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 157.9% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Samoa peaked at 26.25 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -36.83 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Samoa 26th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 4.94 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1999 | 26.25 % change on previous year | +431.5% |
| 2000 | -36.83 % change on previous year | -240.3% |
| 2018 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 2019 | -3.95 % change on previous year | -156.7% |
| 2020 | 24.12 % change on previous year | -710.1% |
| 2021 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2022 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 2023 | -19.68 % change on previous year | +1509.7% |
| 2024 | 11.41 % change on previous year | -157.9% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 11.41 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.92 % change on previous year, 5.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 11.41 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.05 % change on previous year | 4.94 % change on previous year | 13.16 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 26.25 % change on previous year | 26.25 % change on previous year | 26.25 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | -36.83 % change on previous year | -36.83 % change on previous year | -36.83 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.51 % change on previous year | -3.95 % change on previous year | 6.98 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.61 % change on previous year | -19.68 % change on previous year | 24.12 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 23 Russia 12.08 % change on previous year compare
- 24 San Marino 11.92 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Oman 11.72 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Andorra 11.34 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Cyprus 11.09 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Jordan 10.97 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Samoa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,211 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,580 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,585 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,964 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 34,962 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1171 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1604 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Samoa?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Samoa was 11.41 % 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 Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 26.25 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.83 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Samoa rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Samoa ranks 26th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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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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.