Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes was 234,396 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon, 2015–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 234,396 for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 265,742 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 152,807, in 2016.
That places Cameroon 53rd out of 131 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 203,068 | 152,807 | 237,978 | 5 |
| 2020s | 251,703 | 234,396 | 265,742 | 4 |
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More education data for Cameroon
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 121,453 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 56.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 41.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 114.41 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 114.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Cameroon was 234,396 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 265,742 in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 152,807 in 2016.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 53rd out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release