Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 8,057 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eswatini, 1970–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eswatini is 8,057 number, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of down 9.5% on the previous year and up 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eswatini peaked at 8,904 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 207 number, in 1970.
That places Eswatini 163rd out of 193 countries with data for 2013, putting it 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 programmes, both sexes (number) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 207 number | — |
| 1971 | 266 number | +28.5% |
| 1972 | 286 number | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 297 number | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 584 number | +96.6% |
| 1975 | 1,012 number | +73.3% |
| 1976 | 1,023 number | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 1,295 number | +26.6% |
| 1979 | 1,399 number | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 1,875 number | +34.0% |
| 1981 | 1,699 number | -9.4% |
| 1984 | 2,889 number | +70.0% |
| 1985 | 2,732 number | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 2,555 number | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 2,511 number | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 3,162 number | +25.9% |
| 1990 | 3,198 number | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 3,224 number | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 3,023 number | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 4,183 number | +38.4% |
| 1996 | 5,658 number | +35.3% |
| 1999 | 4,880 number | -13.8% |
| 2000 | 4,738 number | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 5,193 number | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 6,594 number | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 5,897 number | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 5,692 number | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 8,904 number | +56.4% |
| 2013 | 8,057 number | -9.5% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 8,057 number is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 217,880 number, 4% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 8,057 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,128 number, 11% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 707.67 number | 207 number | 1,399 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 2,489 number | 1,699 number | 3,162 number | 7 |
| 1990s | 4,028 number | 3,023 number | 5,658 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 5,623 number | 4,738 number | 6,594 number | 5 |
| 2010s | 8,480 number | 8,057 number | 8,904 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More education data for Eswatini
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.36 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.17 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,225 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,165 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,768 (2015)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,269 (2015)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 108,288 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 222,351 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.236 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eswatini?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Eswatini was 8,057 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 8,904 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 207 number in 1970.
- How does Eswatini rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Eswatini ranks 163rd out of 193 countries with data for 2013.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.