Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 213,930 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
213,930 number
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
92nd
of 193 countries
All-time high
213,930 number
in 2018
All-time low
750 number
in 1979
Years of data
35
1971–2018
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique is 213,930 number, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 183.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 213,930 number in 2018 and was at its lowest, 750 number, in 1979.
Mozambique ranks 92nd 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,982 number | — |
| 1973 | 2,621 number | +32.2% |
| 1977 | 906 number | -65.4% |
| 1978 | 777 number | -14.2% |
| 1979 | 750 number | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 804 number | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 1,000 number | +24.4% |
| 1982 | 1,266 number | +26.6% |
| 1985 | 1,442 number | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 2,335 number | +61.9% |
| 1992 | 4,600 number | +97.0% |
| 1993 | 5,250 number | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 6,129 number | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 6,639 number | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 7,143 number | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 10,322 number | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 10,810 number | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 10,906 number | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 12,621 number | +15.7% |
| 2003 | 17,522 number | +38.8% |
| 2004 | 22,256 number | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 28,298 number | +27.1% |
| 2006 | 43,233 number | +52.8% |
| 2007 | 63,476 number | +46.8% |
| 2008 | 75,457 number | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 84,074 number | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 103,850 number | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 113,464 number | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 123,779 number | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 136,938 number | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 157,431 number | +15.0% |
| 2015 | 174,802 number | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 196,801 number | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 200,649 number | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 213,930 number | +6.6% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 213,930 number is above the median for low income countries, which is 81,782 number, 2.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 213,930 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 72,128 number, 3.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,407 number | 750 number | 2,621 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 1,369 number | 804 number | 2,335 number | 5 |
| 1990s | 6,680 number | 4,600 number | 10,322 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 36,865 number | 10,810 number | 84,074 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,960 number | 103,850 number | 213,930 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 89 Cote d'Ivoire 217,914 number compare
- 90 Palestine 217,880 number compare
- 91 Puerto Rico 216,742 number compare
- 93 Singapore 198,047 number compare
- 94 Senegal 195,207 number compare
- 95 United Arab Emirates 191,794 number compare
More education data for Mozambique
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.16 (2018)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99 (2022)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mozambique was 213,930 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 213,930 number in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 number in 1979.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 92nd out of 193 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.