Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Samoa
Samoa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 458 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Samoa, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Samoa stood at 458.
The figure is down 37.7% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Samoa peaked at 1,720 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 425, in 2017.
Samoa ranks 135th of 149 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, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 527 | — |
| 1999 | 1,720 | +226.4% |
| 2000 | 950 | -44.8% |
| 2017 | 425 | -55.3% |
| 2018 | 443 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 493 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 665 | +34.9% |
| 2021 | 755 | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 735 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 458 | -37.7% |
Samoa compared with similar countries
- Samoa's 458 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37,406, 1% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Samoa's 458 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 69,266, 1% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,124 | 527 | 1,720 | 2 |
| 2000s | 950 | 950 | 950 | 1 |
| 2010s | 453.67 | 425 | 493 | 3 |
| 2020s | 653.25 | 458 | 755 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
More education data for Samoa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,211 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,580 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,585 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,964 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 34,962 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1171 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1604 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Samoa?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Samoa was 458 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,720 in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 425 in 2017.
- How does Samoa rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Samoa ranks 135th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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