China vs United States of America: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes
China
967,742
in 2021
United States of America
901,487
in 2023
China rank
4th
United States of America rank
5th
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes over time
- China
- United States of America
How they compare
China currently reports 967,742 against 901,487 in United States of America, a difference of 66,255.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2014 it was China ahead.
China ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 5th of 134 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.12 million | 1.14 million | 22,772 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 923,474 | 1.22 million | 299,661 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes, China or United States of America?
- China, at 967,742 against 901,487 in United States of America as of 2021.
- What is the difference in enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes between China and United States of America?
- 66,255, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do China and United States of America rank globally for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 4th and United States of America ranks 5th of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release