Burkina Faso Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Burkina Faso's tertiary enrollment was 11.03% in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's tertiary enrollment stood at 11.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.99pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.03% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 129th globally.
Burkina Faso’s tertiary enrollment has risen from a historic low of 0.04 % in 1971 to 11.03 % in 2025, the highest level recorded over the 52‑year series and placing the country 129th globally. This increase represents a gradual but steady expansion of higher‑education capacity, driven by government reforms and modest growth in private university provision. The 2025 figure slightly trails the enrollment rates of nearby peers such as Angola (10.14 %) and the Republic of Congo (11.80 %), suggesting that Burkina Faso is closing the gap with regional counterparts that have benefitted from larger public investment. Nonetheless, the country remains well below the enrollment levels of more advanced economies, reflecting persistent constraints in infrastructure, funding, and labor‑market alignment. Continued improvements will likely depend on sustained public spending, expansion of scholarship programs, and stronger linkages between tertiary curricula and emerging sectors, which could accelerate the upward trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 12.15% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.59% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.03% | +0.99pp | #129 |
| 2024 | 10.04% | −0.07pp | #55 |
| 2023 | 10.11% | +0.44pp | #118 |
| 2022 | 9.67% | +0.37pp | #120 |
| 2021 | 9.31% | +1.66pp | #121 |
| 2020 | 7.64% | +0.74pp | #125 |
| 2019 | 6.91% | +0.59pp | #126 |
| 2018 | 6.32% | +0.48pp | #128 |
| 2017 | 5.83% | +0.43pp | #132 |
| 2016 | 5.41% | +0.50pp | #131 |
| 2015 | 4.90% | +0.01pp | #142 |
| 2014 | 4.90% | +0.32pp | #131 |
| 2013 | 4.57% | +0.24pp | #128 |
| 2012 | 4.34% | +0.42pp | #132 |
| 2011 | 3.92% | +0.57pp | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's tertiary enrollment was 11.03% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 9.9% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's tertiary enrollment peaked at 11.03% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Burkina Faso was 0.04% in 1971.
Burkina Faso ranks 129th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 11.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 11.03%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Burkina Faso Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}