Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Liberia

Liberia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female was 16,718 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
16,718
Change on year
up 45.9%
World rank
143rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
18,443
in 2000
All-time low
238
in 1970
Years of data
11
1970–2012

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Liberia, 1970–2012

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1970199120121970: 2381971: 2401972: 3341973: 4161975: 5361979: 1.1k1987: 1.2k1999: 4.0k2000: 18.4k2010: 11.5k2012: 16.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Liberia is 16,718, measured in 2012.

The figure is up 45.9% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Liberia peaked at 18,443 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 238, in 1970.

That places Liberia 143rd out of 195 countries with data for 2012, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 469 238 1,050 6
1980s 1,177 1,177 1,177 1
1990s 3,987 3,987 3,987 1
2000s 18,443 18,443 18,443 1
2010s 14,088 11,458 16,718 2

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 140 Gambia 22,110 compare
  2. 141 Congo 21,953 compare
  3. 142 Chad 18,967 compare
  4. 144 Trinidad and Tobago 13,691 compare
  5. 145 Iceland 13,388 compare
  6. 146 Lesotho 13,054 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Liberia?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Liberia was 16,718 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 18,443 in 2000.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 238 in 1970.
How does Liberia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female?
Liberia ranks 143rd out of 195 countries with data for 2012.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
416 places, 17,247 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release