Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 2.8% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Central African Republic, 1971–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 2.8% for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% on the previous year and up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Central African Republic peaked at 3.0% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1971.
Central African Republic ranks 188th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.1% | — |
| 1974 | 0.2% | +120.3% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | +7.4% |
| 1976 | 0.3% | +58.6% |
| 1977 | 0.3% | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 0.5% | +33.5% |
| 1979 | 0.7% | +44.3% |
| 1980 | 0.9% | +38.5% |
| 1981 | 0.7% | -19.2% |
| 1982 | 1.1% | +46.2% |
| 1983 | 0.9% | -16.3% |
| 1984 | 1.0% | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 1.0% | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 1.1% | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 1.0% | -8.9% |
| 1988 | 1.1% | +10.8% |
| 1989 | 1.2% | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 1.3% | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 1.4% | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 1.3% | -5.7% |
| 1999 | 2.0% | +49.4% |
| 2000 | 1.9% | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | -14.2% |
| 2006 | 1.1% | -34.8% |
| 2008 | 2.2% | +99.2% |
| 2009 | 2.3% | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 3.0% | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 2.8% | -6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 7 |
| 1980s | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More education data for Central African Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Central African Republic?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Central African Republic was 2.8% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Central African Republic ranks 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2012.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release