Niger Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Niger's tertiary enrollment was 4.15% in 2019, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2019.
Overview
Niger's tertiary enrollment stood at 4.15% in 2019, a decline of +0.19pp from 2018. Niger ranked 131st globally.
Niger’s tertiary enrollment rate has risen from an absolute zero in 1972, the all‑time trough, to 4.15 % in 2019, placing the country 131st globally. The modest peak of 4.34 % recorded in 2018 represents the highest level reached over a 34‑year series, indicating a gradual but limited expansion of higher‑education participation after decades of stagnation. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Niger lags behind Suriname’s 5.26 % and Madagascar’s 5.29 % while exceeding Tanzania’s 2.86 %, suggesting that regional policy differences and investment in tertiary infrastructure influence outcomes. The persistence of a sub‑5 % enrollment share reflects constraints such as limited university capacity, low secondary‑school completion, and socioeconomic barriers that have kept the proportion of students in higher education low despite the upward trajectory since the early 1970s. Continued public spending on tertiary institutions, scholarships, and the alignment of curricula with labor‑market needs could accelerate enrollment and shift Niger’s trajectory upward in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4.15% | −0.19pp | #131 |
| 2018 | 4.34% | +0.67pp | #132 |
| 2017 | 3.67% | +0.22pp | #137 |
| 2016 | 3.45% | +0.21pp | #135 |
| 2015 | 3.24% | +1.70pp | #146 |
| 2012 | 1.54% | +0.19pp | #140 |
| 2011 | 1.35% | +0.05pp | #138 |
| 2010 | 1.30% | +0.05pp | #133 |
| 2009 | 1.26% | +0.22pp | #129 |
| 2008 | 1.04% | +0.13pp | #124 |
| 2007 | 0.91% | −0.05pp | #119 |
| 2006 | 0.96% | +0.01pp | #122 |
| 2005 | 0.95% | +0.16pp | #121 |
| 2004 | 0.80% | −0.03pp | #123 |
| 2003 | 0.83% | +0.23pp | #123 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger 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
Niger's tertiary enrollment was 4.15% in 2019. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's tertiary enrollment peaked at 4.34% in 2018.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Niger was 0.00% in 1971.
Niger ranks 131st globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Niger in 2019 was 4.15%. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Niger Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}