Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Rwanda
Rwanda: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 5.9% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Rwanda, 2004–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Rwanda is 5.9%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 21.2% on the previous year and up 91.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Rwanda peaked at 8.4% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2004.
Rwanda ranks 92nd of 103 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.3% | — |
| 2013 | 3.1% | +144.9% |
| 2017 | 8.4% | +175.3% |
| 2018 | 7.4% | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 5.9% | -21.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 5.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.2%, 1.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 5.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.5%, 1.3× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 3.1% | 8.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 89 Luxembourg 7.9% compare
- 90 Seychelles 7.6% compare
- 91 Qatar 7.4% compare
- 93 Trinidad and Tobago 5.1%
- 94 Ethiopia 4.8% compare
- 95 Cambodia 4.2%
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Rwanda?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Rwanda was 5.9% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2004.
- How does Rwanda rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Rwanda ranks 92nd out of 103 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.