Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) was 2,602 in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Sierra Leone, 1971–2002
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2002, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Sierra Leone stood at 2,602.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,049 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 184, in 1972.
Sierra Leone ranks 166th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 187 | — |
| 1972 | 184 | -1.6% |
| 1973 | 202 | +9.8% |
| 1974 | 227 | +12.4% |
| 1975 | 293 | +29.1% |
| 1976 | 266 | -9.2% |
| 1984 | 479 | +80.1% |
| 1985 | 498 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 3,049 | +512.2% |
| 2001 | 2,546 | -16.5% |
| 2002 | 2,602 | +2.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2,602 is below the median for low income countries, which is 59,030, 4% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2,602 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40,177, 6% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 226.5 | 184 | 293 | 6 |
| 1980s | 488.5 | 479 | 498 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,732 | 2,546 | 3,049 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 163 Gabon 3,662 compare
- 164 Papua New Guinea 3,498 compare
- 165 Central African Republic 3,369 compare
- 167 Tonga 2,536 compare
- 168 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2,372 compare
- 169 Samoa 1,970 compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Sierra Leone?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Sierra Leone was 2,602 in 2002, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,049 in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 184 in 1972.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female?
- Sierra Leone ranks 166th out of 195 countries with data for 2002.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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February 2026 Data Release