Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Zambia
Zambia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) was 32,186 number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Zambia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Zambia is 32,186 number, measured in 2012.
The figure is down 20.2% on the previous year and up 103.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Zambia peaked at 40,357 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,219 number, in 1970.
That places Zambia 127th out of 187 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,219 number | — |
| 1974 | 3,578 number | +193.5% |
| 1975 | 7,233 number | +102.2% |
| 1979 | 5,630 number | -22.2% |
| 1981 | 5,975 number | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 6,303 number | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 10,811 number | +71.5% |
| 1989 | 10,402 number | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 15,520 number | +49.2% |
| 1999 | 15,830 number | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 40,357 number | +154.9% |
| 2012 | 32,186 number | -20.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 32,186 number is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 98,239 number, 33% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 32,186 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44,431 number, 72% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,415 number | 1,219 number | 7,233 number | 4 |
| 1980s | 8,373 number | 5,975 number | 10,811 number | 4 |
| 1990s | 15,675 number | 15,520 number | 15,830 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 36,272 number | 32,186 number | 40,357 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Zambia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Zambia was 32,186 number in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 40,357 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,219 number in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male?
- Zambia ranks 127th out of 187 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total number of male students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.