Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Senegal
Senegal: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was -2.18 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Senegal, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Senegal recorded -2.18 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024.
The figure is down 135.4% on the previous year and down 138.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Senegal peaked at 34.28 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -11.94 % change on previous year, in 1984.
Senegal ranks 154th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 5.27 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 1981 | 10.13 % change on previous year | +92.3% |
| 1982 | -7.03 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
| 1983 | 7.4 % change on previous year | -205.2% |
| 1984 | -11.94 % change on previous year | -261.5% |
| 1985 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 1986 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 13.09 % change on previous year | +145.9% |
| 2006 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -55.9% |
| 2007 | 13.87 % change on previous year | +140.3% |
| 2008 | 28.29 % change on previous year | +104.0% |
| 2009 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -88.3% |
| 2010 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -172.8% |
| 2011 | 34.28 % change on previous year | -1528.4% |
| 2012 | 3 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 2013 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +62.0% |
| 2014 | 5.66 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 2016 | 3.83 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 2017 | 8.16 % change on previous year | +113.3% |
| 2018 | 13.68 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 2019 | 5.59 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 2020 | 9.61 % change on previous year | +72.0% |
| 2021 | 14.23 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 2022 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2023 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2024 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's -2.18 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.11 % change on previous year. (42 countries reporting)
- Senegal's -2.18 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.95 % change on previous year. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Senegal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1528.4% | -2.4 % change on previous year | 34.28 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.12 % change on previous year | 5.27 % change on previous year | 12.98 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.62 % change on previous year | -11.94 % change on previous year | 10.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 12.86 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 28.29 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 7.93 % change on previous year | -2.4 % change on previous year | 34.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.62 % change on previous year | -2.18 % change on previous year | 14.23 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 151 Singapore -2.08 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Lithuania -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Slovenia -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Belarus -2.23 % change on previous year compare
- 156 El Salvador -2.32 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Denmark -2.5 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Senegal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 55,703 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,252 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 162,919 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 181,550 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.28 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4401 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.127 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Senegal?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Senegal was -2.18 % 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 34.28 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.94 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Senegal rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Senegal ranks 154th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 138.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
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.