Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Namibia
Namibia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 14,991 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Namibia, 2001–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2017, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Namibia stood at 14,991 number.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 191.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Namibia peaked at 16,681 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4,112 number, in 2002.
Namibia ranks 68th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,289 number | 4,112 number | 6,807 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 14,582 number | 12,422 number | 16,681 number | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Namibia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Namibia was 14,991 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,681 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,112 number in 2002.
- How does Namibia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Namibia ranks 68th out of 143 countries with data for 2017.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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).