Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … Enrolment 5 both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … Enrolment 5 both sexes was 34,886 number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia, 1998–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2012, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia stood at 34,886 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 36,770 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9,262 number, in 1998.
That places Zambia 50th out of 143 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … Enrolment 5 both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9,262 number | — |
| 1999 | 9,447 number | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 32,841 number | +247.6% |
| 2011 | 36,770 number | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 34,886 number | -5.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 34,886 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25,390 number, 1.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 34,886 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,040 number, 3.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,354 number | 9,262 number | 9,447 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 32,841 number | 32,841 number | 32,841 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 35,828 number | 34,886 number | 36,770 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, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Zambia was 34,886 number in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 36,770 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,262 number in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 50th out of 143 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. 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, 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).