Guinea-Bissau Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Guinea-Bissau's tertiary enrollment was 2.62% in 2006, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from 2005. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2006.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's tertiary enrollment stood at 2.62% in 2006, a rise of +0.36pp from 2005. Guinea-Bissau ranked 115th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s tertiary enrolment rate rose from a low of 0.50 % in 1989 to an all‑time peak of 2.62 % in 2006, placing the country at 115th in the world and marginally above Angola’s 2.56 % but below Madagascar’s 2.75 % and Mauritania’s 3.49 % (World Bank). The three‑year coverage of the series captures a gradual expansion of higher‑education participation during a period marked by modest economic reforms and increased public spending on education, yet the absolute level remains far below regional averages. The modest upward trajectory suggests that further improvements will likely depend on sustained investment in university infrastructure, scholarship programmes, and labour‑market alignment; without such policy reinforcement the rate may plateau or revert toward earlier trough levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2.62% | +0.36pp | #115 |
| 2005 | 2.26% | +1.76pp | #114 |
| 1989 | 0.50% | – | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau 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
Guinea-Bissau's tertiary enrollment was 2.62% in 2006. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's tertiary enrollment peaked at 2.62% in 2006.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Guinea-Bissau was 0.50% in 1989.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 115th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2006.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Guinea-Bissau in 2006 was 2.62%. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Guinea-Bissau Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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