Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Madagascar
Madagascar: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 1,914 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Madagascar, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Madagascar stood at 1,914.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.0% on the previous year and down 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Madagascar peaked at 9,368 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1,343, in 1998.
That places Madagascar 120th out of 149 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,750 | 1,343 | 6,158 | 2 |
| 2000s | 7,100 | 5,396 | 9,368 | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,862 | 1,730 | 3,721 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,705 | 1,543 | 1,914 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 117 Bhutan 2,284 compare
- 118 Slovak Republic 2,264 compare
- 119 North Macedonia 1,921 compare
- 121 Burkina Faso 1,715 compare
- 122 Grenada 1,696 compare
- 123 Mali 1,497 compare
More education data for Madagascar
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 138,648 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 38.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 132.74 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 132.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Madagascar?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Madagascar was 1,914 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 9,368 in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,343 in 1998.
- How does Madagascar rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Madagascar ranks 120th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release