Mali Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Mali's tertiary enrollment was 5.13% in 2015, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2015.
Overview
Mali's tertiary enrollment stood at 5.13% in 2015, a decline of +0.41pp from 2014. Mali ranked 141st globally.
Mali’s tertiary enrollment rose from a historic low of 0.13 % in 1971 to a modest 5.13 % in 2015, placing the country 141st in the World Bank’s global ranking. The upward trajectory peaked in 2012 at 6.42 %, the highest level recorded over the 35‑year series, before slipping slightly by 2015. This progress, though limited, outpaces Burkina Faso’s 4.90 % enrollment in the same year and approaches Mauritania’s 5.88 %, reflecting a regional convergence among West African peers. The expansion of higher‑education capacity, driven by government scholarships and modest private‑sector involvement, has been uneven, with enrollment gains concentrated in urban centers and among male students. Persistent challenges include inadequate infrastructure, low secondary‑school completion rates, and limited labour‑market relevance of university programmes. If policy reforms strengthen secondary‑to‑tertiary transition pathways and expand affordable study options, Mali could sustain its gradual rise and move closer to the regional average in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.13% | −0.41pp | #141 |
| 2014 | 5.54% | −0.41pp | #130 |
| 2013 | 5.94% | −0.48pp | #125 |
| 2012 | 6.42% | +1.45pp | #129 |
| 2011 | 4.97% | −0.54pp | #125 |
| 2010 | 5.51% | +0.21pp | #119 |
| 2009 | 5.30% | +0.51pp | #114 |
| 2008 | 4.79% | +2.90pp | #113 |
| 2002 | 1.89% | −0.01pp | #117 |
| 2001 | 1.89% | +0.11pp | #105 |
| 2000 | 1.78% | +0.03pp | #99 |
| 1999 | 1.75% | +0.40pp | #65 |
| 1998 | 1.35% | −0.03pp | #31 |
| 1997 | 1.39% | +0.38pp | #27 |
| 1996 | 1.01% | +0.11pp | #42 |
Analysis
Mali's tertiary enrollment was 5.13% in 2015, a decline of −0.41pp from 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mali's tertiary enrollment was 5.13% in 2015. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 7.4% decrease from the previous year.
Mali's tertiary enrollment peaked at 6.42% in 2012.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Mali was 0.13% in 1971.
Mali ranks 141st globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Mali in 2015 was 5.13%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mali_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Mali Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mali/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}