Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) was 52,349 number in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Nicaragua, 1970–2002
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2002, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Nicaragua stood at 52,349 number. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 194.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Nicaragua peaked at 52,349 number in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2,987 number, in 1970.
That places Nicaragua 112th out of 187 countries with data for 2002, 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, female (number) in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,987 number | — |
| 1971 | 3,002 number | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 4,131 number | +37.6% |
| 1973 | 3,890 number | -5.8% |
| 1974 | 4,714 number | +21.2% |
| 1975 | 6,216 number | +31.9% |
| 1976 | 6,743 number | +8.5% |
| 1977 | 7,437 number | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 15,374 number | +106.7% |
| 1983 | 16,107 number | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 15,115 number | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 16,355 number | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 15,252 number | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 14,759 number | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 15,963 number | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 15,509 number | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 17,795 number | +14.7% |
| 1995 | 26,066 number | +46.5% |
| 1997 | 29,757 number | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 52,349 number | +75.9% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 52,349 number is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 98,191 number, 53% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 52,349 number is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 83,796 number, 62% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,890 number | 2,987 number | 7,437 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 15,494 number | 14,759 number | 16,355 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 21,018 number | 15,509 number | 29,757 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 52,349 number | 52,349 number | 52,349 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 93.5 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 93.34 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Nicaragua was 52,349 number in 2002, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 52,349 number in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,987 number in 1970.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female?
- Nicaragua ranks 112th out of 187 countries with data for 2002.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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The total number of female students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.