Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros
Comoros: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions was 55.9% in 2014. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros, 2003–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros is 55.9%, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros peaked at 59.0% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 54.3%, in 2013.
That places Comoros 23rd out of 149 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 56.8% | — |
| 2009 | 59.0% | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 58.0% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 56.7% | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 54.3% | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 54.3% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 55.9% | +3.0% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 55.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.7%, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 55.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 58.2%, 96% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.9% | 56.8% | 59.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 55.9% | 54.3% | 58.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 20 Kenya 58.8% compare
- 21 Tajikistan 58.0% compare
- 22 Mozambique 57.6% compare
- 24 Tanzania, United Republic of 55.9% compare
- 25 Ukraine 55.2% compare
- 26 Uganda 54.9% compare
More education data for Comoros
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,728 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,170 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,525 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,620 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,764 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 102,152 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1179 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros?
- Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Comoros was 55.9% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 59.0% in 2009.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.3% in 2013.
- How does Comoros rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions?
- Comoros ranks 23rd out of 149 countries with data for 2014.
- Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release