Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male was 8.0% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
8.0%
World rank
164th
of 189 countries
All-time high
10.5%
in 2011
All-time low
1.3%
in 1971
Years of data
11
1971–2020

Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2020

2468101971199520201971: 1.3 %1972: 1.5 %1974: 1.7 %2007: 6.2 %2008: 7.8 %2009: 9.6 %2011: 10.5 %2012: 9.9 %2013: 8.8 %2016: 7.6 %2020: 8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2020, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 8.0%.

The figure is down 16.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 10.5% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 1971.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 164th of 189 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, male in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male (%) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971 to 2020.
Year % Change
1971 1.3%
1972 1.5% +18.1%
1974 1.7% +12.8%
2007 6.2% +261.4%
2008 7.8% +25.2%
2009 9.6% +22.7%
2011 10.5% +9.4%
2012 9.9% -5.7%
2013 8.8% -11.0%
2016 7.6% -13.6%
2020 8.0% +5.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.5% 1.3% 1.7% 3
2000s 7.9% 6.2% 9.6% 3
2010s 9.2% 7.6% 10.5% 4
2020s 8.0% 8.0% 8.0% 1

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 161 Aruba 8.6% compare
  2. 162 Mozambique 8.3% compare
  3. 163 Ethiopia 8.2% compare
  4. 165 Lesotho 7.9% compare
  5. 166 Mauritania 7.7% compare
  6. 167 Dominica 7.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Democratic Republic of Congo was 8.0% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2011.
What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 1971.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 164th out of 189 countries with data for 2020.
Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
410 places, 14,235 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release