Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 1.99 in 2002. β—† Volatile

Latest (2002)
1.99
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
191st
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.11
in 2001
All-time low
0.5224
in 1971
Years of data
19
1971–2002

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Sierra Leone, 1971–2002

0.511.521971198620021971: 0.5221972: 0.5711973: 0.6051974: 0.6311975: 0.6881976: 0.671977: 0.6381978: 0.6171981: 0.7731984: 0.6561985: 0.6641986: 1.81988: 1.61989: 1.51990: 1.41991: 1.22000: 1.72001: 2.12002: 2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2002, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone stood at 1.99.

The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 59.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone peaked at 2.11 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.5224, in 1971.

That places Sierra Leone 191st out of 193 countries with data for 2002, 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 0.6179 0.5224 0.6882 8
1980s 1.16 0.6559 1.77 6
1990s 1.33 1.25 1.41 2
2000s 1.93 1.67 2.11 3

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 188 Malawi 2.71 compare
  2. 189 Suriname 2.57 compare
  3. 190 Somalia 2.41 compare
  4. 192 Papua New Guinea 1.95 compare
  5. 193 Haiti 1.05 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Sierra Leone

All data for Sierra Leone β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sierra Leone was 1.99 in 2002, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 2.11 in 2001.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 0.5224 in 1971.
How does Sierra Leone rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Sierra Leone ranks 191st out of 193 countries with data for 2002.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.