Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 102,956 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon, 2006–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon stood at 102,956.
That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 108,795 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14,044, in 2006.
That places Cameroon 35th out of 149 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 14,044 | — |
| 2007 | 22,110 | +57.4% |
| 2008 | 24,947 | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 28,107 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 42,533 | +51.3% |
| 2015 | 108,795 | +155.8% |
| 2016 | 50,902 | -53.2% |
| 2017 | 41,577 | -18.3% |
| 2018 | 36,624 | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 42,833 | +17.0% |
| 2020 | 48,696 | +13.7% |
| 2021 | 57,212 | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 81,346 | +42.2% |
| 2023 | 102,956 | +26.6% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 102,956 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,247, 2.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 102,956 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,470, 9.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,302 | 14,044 | 28,107 | 4 |
| 2010s | 53,877 | 36,624 | 108,795 | 6 |
| 2020s | 72,552 | 48,696 | 102,956 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 32 Ghana 128,700 compare
- 33 Uzbekistan 123,185 compare
- 34 Bangladesh 108,223 compare
- 36 Libya 96,284
- 37 Pakistan 94,991 compare
- 38 Kazakhstan 90,593 compare
More education data for Cameroon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon was 102,956 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 108,795 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,044 in 2006.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 35th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release