Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 464,678 number in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 464,678 number for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2016.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 102.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 511,251 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 12,363 number, in 1971.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 51st out of 193 countries with data for 2016, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12,363 number | — |
| 1972 | 14,999 number | +21.3% |
| 1973 | 16,054 number | +7.0% |
| 1974 | 18,368 number | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 21,021 number | +14.4% |
| 1976 | 24,853 number | +18.2% |
| 1977 | 25,620 number | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 27,146 number | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 28,430 number | +4.7% |
| 1980 | 26,700 number | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 28,493 number | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 33,901 number | +19.0% |
| 1983 | 32,758 number | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 38,380 number | +17.2% |
| 1985 | 38,656 number | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 40,878 number | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 45,731 number | +11.9% |
| 1988 | 52,800 number | +15.5% |
| 1989 | 61,422 number | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 66,614 number | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 80,233 number | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 93,266 number | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 60,341 number | -35.3% |
| 2006 | 229,443 number | +280.2% |
| 2007 | 237,836 number | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 308,739 number | +29.8% |
| 2009 | 377,867 number | +22.4% |
| 2011 | 487,685 number | +29.1% |
| 2012 | 511,251 number | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 442,979 number | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 464,678 number | +4.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 464,678 number is above the median for low income countries, which is 81,782 number, 5.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 464,678 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,128 number, 6.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +280.2% | 60,341 number | 229,443 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,984 number | 12,363 number | 28,430 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 39,972 number | 26,700 number | 61,422 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,114 number | 60,341 number | 93,266 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 288,471 number | 229,443 number | 377,867 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 476,648 number | 442,979 number | 511,251 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 464,678 number in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 511,251 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,363 number in 1971.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 51st out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total number of students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.