Gabon Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Gabon's tertiary enrollment was 7.66% in 2003, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2002. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2003.
Overview
Gabon's tertiary enrollment stood at 7.66% in 2003, a rise of +0.20pp from 2001. Gabon ranked 96th globally.
Gabon’s tertiary enrollment rose from a trough of 0.38 % in 1971 to an all‑time peak of 7.66 % in 2003, placing the country 96th globally in that year. The 19‑year coverage shows a gradual expansion of higher‑education participation, yet the level remains modest compared with regional peers such as Sudan, which recorded 8.66 % enrollment, and Guyana at 7.18 % in the same period. The increase reflects broader post‑independence investments in education infrastructure and policy reforms aimed at diversifying the economy beyond oil dependence. Nevertheless, the persistence of low enrollment suggests structural constraints, including limited university capacity and socioeconomic barriers that continue to restrict access for large segments of the population. Continued growth will likely depend on sustained public funding, scholarship programmes, and alignment of curricula with emerging labour‑market demands, which could raise the proportion of Gabonese students in tertiary education and improve its comparative standing.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7.66% | +0.20pp | #96 |
| 2001 | 7.46% | +0.80pp | #86 |
| 1999 | 6.66% | +1.56pp | #41 |
| 1990 | 5.09% | −0.08pp | #33 |
| 1989 | 5.17% | −0.23pp | #33 |
| 1988 | 5.40% | −0.23pp | #30 |
| 1987 | 5.63% | +0.74pp | #29 |
| 1984 | 4.89% | +0.21pp | #26 |
| 1983 | 4.68% | +1.81pp | #26 |
| 1980 | 2.87% | +0.60pp | #31 |
| 1979 | 2.27% | −0.09pp | #34 |
| 1978 | 2.36% | +0.01pp | #26 |
| 1977 | 2.35% | +0.39pp | #30 |
| 1976 | 1.96% | +0.01pp | #29 |
| 1975 | 1.95% | +0.62pp | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's tertiary enrollment was 7.66% in 2003. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's tertiary enrollment peaked at 7.66% in 2003.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Gabon was 0.38% in 1971.
Gabon ranks 96th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2003.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Gabon in 2003 was 7.66%. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Gabon Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}