Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Tanzania
Tanzania: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 35,247 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Tanzania, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Tanzania stood at 35,247.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.3% on the previous year and up 2,249.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Tanzania peaked at 40,205 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,500, in 2013.
That places Tanzania 58th out of 149 countries with data for 2024, 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, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,271 | — |
| 1999 | 6,123 | +169.6% |
| 2003 | 7,895 | +28.9% |
| 2004 | 8,510 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 8,610 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 1,500 | -82.6% |
| 2015 | 5,877 | +291.8% |
| 2016 | 11,040 | +87.9% |
| 2021 | 35,099 | +217.9% |
| 2022 | 38,617 | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 40,205 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 35,247 | -12.3% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 35,247 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,247, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 35,247 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,470, 3.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,197 | 2,271 | 6,123 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,338 | 7,895 | 8,610 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6,139 | 1,500 | 11,040 | 3 |
| 2020s | 37,292 | 35,099 | 40,205 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More education data for Tanzania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,006 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 331,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 851,911 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 824,648 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3307 % 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 0.1661 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Tanzania?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Tanzania was 35,247 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 40,205 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 2013.
- How does Tanzania rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Tanzania ranks 58th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,249.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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