Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mali
Mali: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 83,150 number in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali is 83,150 number, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 267.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali peaked at 98,401 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 731 number, in 1971.
That places Mali 119th out of 193 countries with data for 2015, 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 731 number | — |
| 1974 | 1,852 number | +153.4% |
| 1975 | 2,445 number | +32.0% |
| 1976 | 2,936 number | +20.1% |
| 1977 | 3,576 number | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 4,216 number | +17.9% |
| 1979 | 4,789 number | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 5,281 number | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 4,498 number | -14.8% |
| 1983 | 5,792 number | +28.8% |
| 1984 | 7,125 number | +23.0% |
| 1985 | 7,389 number | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 6,768 number | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 5,536 number | -18.2% |
| 1989 | 4,569 number | -17.5% |
| 1990 | 4,792 number | +4.9% |
| 1991 | 4,780 number | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 6,273 number | +31.2% |
| 1993 | 7,507 number | +19.7% |
| 1995 | 8,249 number | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 9,595 number | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 13,679 number | +42.6% |
| 1998 | 13,847 number | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 18,662 number | +34.8% |
| 2000 | 19,751 number | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 21,861 number | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 22,632 number | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 67,839 number | +199.7% |
| 2009 | 76,667 number | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 81,188 number | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 74,708 number | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 98,401 number | +31.7% |
| 2013 | 91,867 number | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 87,662 number | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 83,150 number | -5.1% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 83,150 number is above the median for low income countries, which is 81,782 number, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mali's 83,150 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,128 number, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +199.7% | 22,632 number | 67,839 number |
| 1974 | +153.4% | 731 number | 1,852 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,935 number | 731 number | 4,789 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 5,870 number | 4,498 number | 7,389 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 9,709 number | 4,780 number | 18,662 number | 9 |
| 2000s | 41,750 number | 19,751 number | 76,667 number | 5 |
| 2010s | 86,163 number | 74,708 number | 98,401 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More education data for Mali
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 62.8 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 65.99 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 80,395 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 512,692 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 82,198 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,509 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.97 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.42 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali was 83,150 number in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 98,401 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 731 number in 1971.
- How does Mali rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Mali ranks 119th out of 193 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.