Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 34,886 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia, 1998–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 34,886 for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 36,770 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9,262, in 1998.
That places Zambia 59th out of 149 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9,262 | — |
| 1999 | 9,447 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 32,841 | +247.6% |
| 2011 | 36,770 | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 34,886 | -5.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 34,886 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,247, 99% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 34,886 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,470, 3.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,354 | 9,262 | 9,447 | 2 |
| 2000s | 32,841 | 32,841 | 32,841 | 1 |
| 2010s | 35,828 | 34,886 | 36,770 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia was 34,886 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 36,770 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,262 in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 59th out of 149 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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