Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Seychelles
Seychelles: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 14.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Seychelles, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Seychelles recorded 14.5% for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 99.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Seychelles peaked at 42.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2012.
Seychelles ranks 146th 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 Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.9% | — |
| 2012 | 1.6% | -46.7% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | +125.0% |
| 2014 | 7.3% | +108.2% |
| 2015 | 16.5% | +126.3% |
| 2016 | 25.6% | +55.4% |
| 2017 | 42.2% | +64.6% |
| 2018 | 38.9% | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 41.3% | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 26.9% | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 26.9% | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 13.9% | -48.2% |
| 2023 | 14.0% | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 14.5% | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.0% | 1.6% | 42.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 19.3% | 13.9% | 26.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 143 Togo 14.9% compare
- 144 Lao People's Democratic Republic 14.9% compare
- 145 Bahamas 14.8%
- 147 Aruba 14.1% compare
- 148 Gambia 13.5% compare
- 149 Micronesia, Federated States of 13.4%
More education data for Seychelles
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 713 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1994)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,588 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,091 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9,592 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0625 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.079 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Seychelles?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Seychelles was 14.5% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 42.2% in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2012.
- How does Seychelles rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Seychelles ranks 146th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release