Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Lesotho
Lesotho: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 11,470 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Lesotho, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Lesotho stood at 11,470 number.
That represents a change of down 7.9% on the previous year and up 534.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Lesotho peaked at 15,697 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 856 number, in 1999.
Lesotho ranks 79th of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 856 number | 856 number | 856 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 2,346 number | 946 number | 3,867 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 13,216 number | 11,470 number | 15,697 number | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Lesotho?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Lesotho was 11,470 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 15,697 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 856 number in 1999.
- How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Lesotho ranks 79th out of 143 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 534.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students enrolled in public and private short-cycle tertiary education programmes (ISCED 5).