Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both was 587,015 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ethiopia, 1971–2014
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 587,015 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2014.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 241.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ethiopia peaked at 693,287 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,941, in 1973.
Ethiopia ranks 49th of 200 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 programmes … gaps filled both in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,543 | — |
| 1972 | 4,978 | +9.6% |
| 1973 | 3,941 | -20.8% |
| 1974 | 6,474 | +64.3% |
| 1975 | 6,638 | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 6,802 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 6,966 | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 10,824 | +55.4% |
| 1979 | 13,365 | +23.5% |
| 1980 | 14,949 | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 14,368 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 14,985 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 16,117 | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 16,030 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 21,684 | +35.3% |
| 1986 | 27,338 | +26.1% |
| 1987 | 30,210 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 29,253 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 31,204 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 33,486 | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 34,076 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 32,384 | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 30,692 | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 29,000 | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 32,671 | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 35,027 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 42,226 | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 45,554 | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 52,305 | +14.8% |
| 2000 | 67,732 | +29.5% |
| 2001 | 87,431 | +29.1% |
| 2002 | 101,829 | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 147,954 | +45.3% |
| 2004 | 172,111 | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 191,212 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 215,749 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 240,285 | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 264,822 | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 401,918 | +51.8% |
| 2010 | 577,594 | +43.7% |
| 2011 | 632,344 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 693,287 | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 640,151 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 587,015 | -8.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 587,015 is above the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 5.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 587,015 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 83,195, 7.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,170 | 3,941 | 13,365 | 9 |
| 1980s | 21,614 | 14,368 | 31,204 | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,742 | 29,000 | 52,305 | 10 |
| 2000s | 189,104 | 67,732 | 401,918 | 10 |
| 2010s | 626,078 | 577,594 | 693,287 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % 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 0.1206 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ethiopia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Ethiopia was 587,015 in 2014, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 693,287 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,941 in 1973.
- How does Ethiopia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Ethiopia ranks 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.