Mozambique Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Mozambique's tertiary enrollment was 7.46% in 2018, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2018.
Overview
Mozambique's tertiary enrollment stood at 7.46% in 2018, a rise of +0.22pp from 2017. Mozambique ranked 126th globally.
Mozambique’s tertiary enrollment rose from a mere 0.29 % in 1971 to 7.46 % in 2018, the highest level recorded in the series and placing the country 126th globally. The all‑time trough of 0.08 % occurred in 1979, reflecting the severe constraints on higher education during the early years of civil conflict, while the steady climb after the 1990s coincided with expanded university capacity and increased public spending on tertiary education. By 2018 Mozambique’s enrollment rate marginally lagged behind Pakistan’s 8.21 % and Lesotho’s 9.94 %, yet it exceeded Rwanda’s 6.76 % and Burkina Faso’s 6.32 %, suggesting a moderate regional catch‑up. The 35‑year coverage shows a persistent upward trajectory, driven by demographic growth and policy reforms aimed at widening access. Continued investment in infrastructure, scholarship programmes and alignment of curricula with labour‑market needs will be crucial to sustain and accelerate this progress in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.46% | +0.22pp | #126 |
| 2017 | 7.25% | −0.10pp | #131 |
| 2016 | 7.34% | +0.61pp | #128 |
| 2015 | 6.73% | +0.48pp | #138 |
| 2014 | 6.25% | +0.66pp | #129 |
| 2013 | 5.59% | +0.39pp | #127 |
| 2012 | 5.20% | +0.30pp | #131 |
| 2011 | 4.90% | +0.30pp | #126 |
| 2010 | 4.60% | +0.78pp | #121 |
| 2009 | 3.82% | +0.30pp | #121 |
| 2008 | 3.52% | +0.48pp | #117 |
| 2007 | 3.04% | +0.91pp | #114 |
| 2006 | 2.13% | +0.70pp | #120 |
| 2005 | 1.43% | +0.28pp | #118 |
| 2004 | 1.16% | +0.23pp | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's tertiary enrollment was 7.46% in 2018. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's tertiary enrollment peaked at 7.46% in 2018.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Mozambique was 0.08% in 1979.
Mozambique ranks 126th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Mozambique in 2018 was 7.46%. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Mozambique Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}