Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Liberia
Liberia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 43,883 number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia is 43,883 number, measured in 2012.
The figure is up 31.1% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia peaked at 52,251 number in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,109 number, in 1970.
Liberia ranks 135th of 193 countries on this measure, 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,109 number | — |
| 1971 | 1,199 number | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 1,390 number | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 1,710 number | +23.0% |
| 1975 | 2,404 number | +40.6% |
| 1978 | 2,694 number | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 3,789 number | +40.6% |
| 1987 | 5,095 number | +34.5% |
| 1999 | 20,804 number | +308.3% |
| 2000 | 52,251 number | +151.2% |
| 2010 | 33,470 number | -35.9% |
| 2012 | 43,883 number | +31.1% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 43,883 number is below the median for low income countries, which is 81,782 number, 54% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 43,883 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,128 number, 61% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,042 number | 1,109 number | 3,789 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 5,095 number | 5,095 number | 5,095 number | 1 |
| 1990s | 20,804 number | 20,804 number | 20,804 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 52,251 number | 52,251 number | 52,251 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 38,676 number | 33,470 number | 43,883 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More education data for Liberia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 62.71 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 61.75 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Liberia was 43,883 number in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 52,251 number in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,109 number in 1970.
- How does Liberia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Liberia ranks 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.