Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes in Niger
Niger: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes was 1,713 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Niger, 2003–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Niger recorded 1,713 number for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in 2019.
The figure is down 21.9% on the previous year and up 450.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Niger peaked at 2,194 number in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 2003.
Niger ranks 90th of 133 countries on this measure, 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 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes in Niger, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 number | — |
| 2004 | 0 number | — |
| 2005 | 0 number | — |
| 2006 | 0 number | — |
| 2007 | 0 number | — |
| 2008 | 0 number | — |
| 2009 | 311 number | — |
| 2010 | 266 number | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 285 number | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 264 number | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 825 number | +212.5% |
| 2016 | 1,370 number | +66.1% |
| 2017 | 2,055 number | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 2,194 number | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 1,713 number | -21.9% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 1,713 number is above the median for low income countries, which is 684.5 number, 2.5× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Niger's 1,713 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,102 number, 1.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.43 number | 0 number | 311 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,122 number | 264 number | 2,194 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 87 Albania 1,865 number compare
- 88 Tajikistan 1,803 number compare
- 89 Uzbekistan 1,764 number compare
- 91 Togo 1,652 number compare
- 92 Syria 1,584 number compare
- 93 United Arab Emirates 1,478 number compare
More education data for Niger
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 58.27 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 59.59 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28,148 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 208,506 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Niger?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Niger was 1,713 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 2,194 number in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 number in 2003.
- How does Niger rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Niger ranks 90th out of 133 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 450.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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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Total number of students enrolled in public and private tertiary education institutions in programmes on the doctoral or equivalent (ISCED 8) level.