Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo

Congo: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions was 33.1% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
33.1%
World rank
57th
of 138 countries
All-time high
35.6%
in 2013
All-time low
0.4%
in 1999
Years of data
10
1999–2017

Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo, 1999–2017

0102030401999200820171999: 0.392 %2000: 0.397 %2001: 3.8 %2002: 8.4 %2003: 8.4 %2009: 30.2 %2011: 35.4 %2012: 32.9 %2013: 35.6 %2017: 33.1 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2017, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo stood at 33.1%.

The figure is up 9.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo peaked at 35.6% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1999.

That places Congo 57th out of 138 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo, year by year

Annual values for Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions (%) in Congo, 1999 to 2017.
Year % Change
1999 0.4%
2000 0.4% +1.2%
2001 3.8% +855.4%
2002 8.4% +121.5%
2003 8.4% -0.0%
2009 30.2% +259.4%
2011 35.4% +17.5%
2012 32.9% -7.1%
2013 35.6% +8.1%
2017 33.1% -6.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 1
2000s 10.2% 0.4% 30.2% 5
2010s 34.3% 32.9% 35.6% 4

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  4. 58 Bahrain 29.4%
  5. 59 Namibia 29.2% compare
  6. 60 Tanzania, United Republic of 29.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo?
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Congo was 33.1% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 35.6% in 2013.
What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1999.
How does Congo rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions?
Congo ranks 57th out of 138 countries with data for 2017.
Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
138 places, 1,828 data points, 1998–2020
Last refreshed

Total number of students in tertiary education enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body (e.g., non-governmental organisation, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise), expressed as a percentage of total number of students enrolled in tertiary education.