Senegal Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Senegal's tertiary enrollment was 16.64% in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Senegal's tertiary enrollment stood at 16.64% in 2025, a rise of +1.31pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.64% by 2025. Senegal ranked 120th globally.
Senegal's tertiary enrollment rate has shown a steady increase over the past 36 years, rising from a low of 1.24% in 1971 to an all-time high of 16.64% in 2025, positioning the country at number 120 globally. This growth surpasses that of peer countries such as Cameroon, which trails closely at 16.70%, and Lao PDR, which has a lower enrollment rate of 14.82%. The rapid expansion of tertiary education in Senegal has far-reaching implications for the country's human capital development and economic growth. Despite this progress, Senegal faces significant challenges, including a large youth population and limited access to quality education, which may hinder further increases in tertiary enrollment. A significant investment in education infrastructure and a commitment to inclusive education policies would be essential to sustain and accelerate Senegal's tertiary enrollment growth, potentially catapulting the country to a higher global rank and driving socio-economic development in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 17.72% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 17.18% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.64% | +1.31pp | #120 |
| 2024 | 15.33% | −0.74pp | #48 |
| 2023 | 16.07% | +0.42pp | #108 |
| 2022 | 15.65% | +0.97pp | #111 |
| 2021 | 14.68% | +1.37pp | #114 |
| 2020 | 13.31% | +0.71pp | #118 |
| 2019 | 12.61% | +0.19pp | #119 |
| 2018 | 12.42% | +1.07pp | #119 |
| 2017 | 11.35% | +0.46pp | #123 |
| 2016 | 10.89% | +0.05pp | #122 |
| 2015 | 10.84% | −0.04pp | #128 |
| 2014 | 10.88% | +0.31pp | #115 |
| 2013 | 10.57% | +0.31pp | #111 |
| 2012 | 10.26% | +0.14pp | #118 |
| 2011 | 10.12% | +2.49pp | #109 |
Analysis
Senegal's tertiary enrollment was 16.64% in 2025, a rise of +1.31pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 16.64% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's tertiary enrollment was 16.64% in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.
Senegal's tertiary enrollment peaked at 16.64% in 2025.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Senegal was 1.24% in 1971.
Senegal ranks 120th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Senegal's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 16.64% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Senegal in 2025 was 16.64%. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Senegal Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}