Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Congo

Congo: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 10.38 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
10.38
World rank
159th
of 193 countries
All-time high
12.15
in 2017
All-time low
1.16
in 1972
Years of data
35
1971–2023

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Congo, 1971–2023

02.557.51012.51971199720231971: 1.51972: 1.21973: 1.61974: 1.91975: 2.11976: 2.21977: 2.51978: 31979: 3.51980: 4.21981: 4.31982: 5.11983: 5.31984: 5.41985: 5.41986: 5.31987: 5.31988: 5.61989: 4.61990: 4.61991: 4.51992: 51993: 5.61999: 3.72000: 5.22001: 4.22002: 3.82003: 3.82009: 5.92011: 82012: 9.12013: 8.62015: 11.62017: 12.12023: 10.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2023, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Congo stood at 10.38.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Congo peaked at 12.15 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.16, in 1972.

That places Congo 159th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.16 1.16 3.47 9
1980s 5.05 4.23 5.58 10
1990s 4.67 3.67 5.57 5
2000s 4.58 3.76 5.88 5
2010s 9.87 7.96 12.15 5
2020s 10.38 10.38 10.38 1

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 156 Afghanistan 10.85 compare
  2. 157 Liberia 10.84 compare
  3. 158 Kenya 10.42 compare
  4. 160 Benin 10.23 compare
  5. 161 Burkina Faso 10.04 compare
  6. 162 Angola 9.95 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Congo

All data for Congo β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Congo?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Congo was 10.38 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 12.15 in 2017.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 1.16 in 1972.
How does Congo rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Congo ranks 159th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 6,519 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.