Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Liberia

Liberia: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 10.84 in 2012. β—† Volatile

Latest (2012)
10.84
Change on year
up 20.3%
World rank
157th
of 193 countries
All-time high
18.53
in 2000
All-time low
0.8986
in 1970
Years of data
12
1970–2012

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Liberia, 1970–2012

051015201970199120121970: 0.8991971: 0.951972: 1.11973: 1.31975: 1.71978: 1.71979: 2.31987: 2.41999: 7.82000: 18.52010: 92012: 10.8

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Liberia recorded 10.84 for tertiary gross enrollment rate in 2012.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.3% on the previous year and down 41.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Liberia peaked at 18.53 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.8986, in 1970.

That places Liberia 157th out of 193 countries with data for 2012, 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 1.41 0.8986 2.3 7
1980s 2.44 2.44 2.44 1
1990s 7.76 7.76 7.76 1
2000s 18.53 18.53 18.53 1
2010s 9.92 9.01 10.84 2

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 154 Nigeria 11.81 compare
  2. 155 Pakistan 10.86 compare
  3. 156 Afghanistan 10.85 compare
  4. 158 Kenya 10.42 compare
  5. 159 Congo 10.38 compare
  6. 160 Benin 10.23 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Liberia

All data for Liberia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Liberia?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Liberia was 10.84 in 2012, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 18.53 in 2000.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.8986 in 1970.
How does Liberia rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Liberia ranks 157th out of 193 countries with data for 2012.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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.