Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali
Mali: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 83,150 number in 2015. β Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mali, 1971β2015
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.
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 59,920 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 45.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 72.8% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0025 units per person (2023)
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.