Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central
WB: Africa Western and Central: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes was 53,238 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central is 53,238, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 26.9% on the previous year and up 128.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central peaked at 72,833 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6,170, in 1998.
WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 164th of 216 groups 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 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,170 | — |
| 1999 | 6,496 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 7,948 | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 9,952 | +25.2% |
| 2002 | 12,453 | +25.1% |
| 2003 | 15,341 | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 15,817 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 15,784 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 16,267 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 18,711 | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 16,663 | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 17,092 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 18,932 | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 20,676 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 23,310 | +12.7% |
| 2013 | 28,342 | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 30,589 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 32,102 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 46,985 | +46.4% |
| 2017 | 43,151 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 49,080 | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 53,778 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 54,876 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 72,833 | +32.7% |
| 2022 | 53,238 | -26.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,333 | 6,170 | 6,496 | 2 |
| 2000s | 14,603 | 7,948 | 18,711 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,694 | 18,932 | 53,778 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,316 | 53,238 | 72,833 | 3 |
More education data for WB: Africa Western and Central
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 4.61 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 7.4 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.89 million (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.08 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.08 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.7294 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.00 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 6.08 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 18.05 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in WB: Africa Western and Central was 53,238 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 72,833 in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,170 in 1998.
- How does WB: Africa Western and Central rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 164th out of 216 groups with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release