Sierra Leone Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Sierra Leone's tertiary enrollment was 1.99% in 2002, ranked 115th globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from 2001. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2002.
Overview
Sierra Leone's tertiary enrollment stood at 1.99% in 2002, a decline of +0.13pp from 2001. Sierra Leone ranked 115th globally.
Sierra Leone's tertiary enrollment rate exhibited a mixed trend from 1971 to 2002, reflecting the country's development challenges. The enrollment rate started at a low of 0.52% in 1971, marking the all-time trough, and gradually increased over the years. The rate peaked at 2.11% in 2001, before slightly declining to 1.99% in 2002, the latest available data. This growth, although modest, is comparable to that of peer countries such as Madagascar, which also recorded a tertiary enrollment rate of 1.93% in 2002. Lesotho, on the other hand, had a higher rate of 2.25% in 2002, highlighting the disparities in tertiary education access across the region. Despite the progress, Sierra Leone's tertiary enrollment rate remains below the global average, indicating the need for sustained investment in education infrastructure and policies to improve access to higher education. Continued investment in education, particularly in rural areas, could help to accelerate the growth of tertiary enrollment in Sierra Leone.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.99% | −0.13pp | #115 |
| 2001 | 2.11% | +0.44pp | #102 |
| 2000 | 1.67% | +0.43pp | #100 |
| 1991 | 1.25% | −0.16pp | #49 |
| 1990 | 1.41% | −0.08pp | #49 |
| 1989 | 1.48% | −0.13pp | #47 |
| 1988 | 1.61% | −0.16pp | #48 |
| 1986 | 1.77% | +1.11pp | #56 |
| 1985 | 0.66% | +0.01pp | #58 |
| 1984 | 0.66% | −0.12pp | #60 |
| 1981 | 0.77% | +0.16pp | #60 |
| 1978 | 0.62% | −0.02pp | #49 |
| 1977 | 0.64% | −0.03pp | #50 |
| 1976 | 0.67% | −0.02pp | #44 |
| 1975 | 0.69% | +0.06pp | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sierra Leone matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone's tertiary enrollment was 1.99% in 2002. Ranked 115th globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous year.
Sierra Leone's tertiary enrollment peaked at 2.11% in 2001.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Sierra Leone was 0.52% in 1971.
Sierra Leone ranks 115th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2002.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Sierra Leone in 2002 was 1.99%. This ranks 115th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sierra-leone_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Sierra Leone Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sierra-leone/tertiary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}