Saudi Arabia vs Spain: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
Saudi Arabia
1.34 million
in 2024
Spain
1.29 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
22nd
Spain rank
25th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 1.34 million against 1.29 million in Spain, a difference of 42,850.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 25th of 131 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.30 million | 1.19 million | 110,626 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 1.25 million | 1.26 million | 10,565 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, Saudi Arabia or Spain?
- Saudi Arabia, at 1.34 million against 1.29 million in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 42,850, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Spain?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Spain rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 25th of 131 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, 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