Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Mali
Mali: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 5.1% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Mali, 1971–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2015, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Mali stood at 5.1%.
That represents a change of down 7.4% on the previous year and up 172.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Mali peaked at 6.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1971.
Mali ranks 180th 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.1% | — |
| 1974 | 0.3% | +139.5% |
| 1975 | 0.4% | +30.0% |
| 1976 | 0.5% | +18.4% |
| 1977 | 0.6% | +20.2% |
| 1978 | 0.7% | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 0.8% | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 0.8% | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 0.7% | -18.1% |
| 1983 | 0.9% | +26.1% |
| 1984 | 1.0% | +20.3% |
| 1985 | 1.0% | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 0.9% | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 0.8% | -19.4% |
| 1989 | 0.6% | -20.4% |
| 1990 | 0.6% | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 0.6% | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 0.8% | +27.5% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 0.9% | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 1.0% | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 1.4% | +37.5% |
| 1998 | 1.4% | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 1.8% | +29.2% |
| 2000 | 1.8% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1.9% | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 4.8% | +154.1% |
| 2009 | 5.3% | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 5.5% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 5.0% | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 6.4% | +29.2% |
| 2013 | 5.9% | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | -7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More education data for Mali
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 512,692 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 82,198 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,509 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.97 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.42 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1251 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Mali?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Mali was 5.1% in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1971.
- How does Mali rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Mali ranks 180th out of 194 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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