Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Gabon
Gabon: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 10,076 number in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Gabon, 1971–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2003, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Gabon stood at 10,076 number. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 146.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Gabon peaked at 10,076 number in 2003 and was at its lowest, 172 number, in 1971.
Gabon ranks 157th of 193 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 programmes, both sexes (number) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 172 number | — |
| 1972 | 307 number | +78.5% |
| 1973 | 357 number | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 660 number | +84.9% |
| 1975 | 986 number | +49.4% |
| 1976 | 1,014 number | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 1,245 number | +22.8% |
| 1978 | 1,284 number | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 1,273 number | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 1,663 number | +30.6% |
| 1983 | 2,992 number | +79.9% |
| 1984 | 3,228 number | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 4,089 number | +26.7% |
| 1988 | 4,050 number | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 4,007 number | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 4,085 number | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 7,473 number | +82.9% |
| 2001 | 9,070 number | +21.4% |
| 2003 | 10,076 number | +11.1% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 10,076 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 225,211 number, 4% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 10,076 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,128 number, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 810.89 number | 172 number | 1,284 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 3,338 number | 1,663 number | 4,089 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 5,779 number | 4,085 number | 7,473 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 9,573 number | 9,070 number | 10,076 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More education data for Gabon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,118 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 96,273 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 215,825 (2019)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1189 units per person (2019)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Gabon?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Gabon was 10,076 number in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 10,076 number in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 172 number in 1971.
- How does Gabon rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Gabon ranks 157th out of 193 countries with data for 2003.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.