Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 464,678 number in 2016. β Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1971β2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 511,251 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 12,363 number, in 1971.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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.
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 |
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More education data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 561,172 (2023)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.9% (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 117.6% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers 561,172 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 511,251 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,363 number in 1971.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 51st out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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.