Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Cambodia

Cambodia: Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary was 2.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.9%
Change on year
up 32.6%
World rank
70th
of 79 countries
All-time high
6.9%
in 2019
All-time low
0.3%
in 2007
Years of data
10
2007–2023

Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Cambodia, 2007–2023

02462007201520232007: 0.313 %2008: 0.483 %2009: 0.4 %2014: 1.4 %2015: 2.4 %2017: 2.7 %2019: 6.9 %2020: 2.2 %2021: 2.2 %2023: 2.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Cambodia recorded 2.9% for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in 2023.

The figure is up 32.6% on the previous year and up 101.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Cambodia peaked at 6.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2007.

That places Cambodia 70th out of 79 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.4% 0.3% 0.5% 3
2010s 3.3% 1.4% 6.9% 4
2020s 2.4% 2.2% 2.9% 3

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  5. 72 Rwanda 2.4% compare
  6. 73 Honduras 1.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Cambodia?
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Cambodia was 2.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary recorded in Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 6.9% in 2019.
What is the lowest educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2007.
How does Cambodia rank for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary?
Cambodia ranks 70th out of 79 countries with data for 2023.
Is educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary rising or falling in Cambodia?
Over the last ten years it is up 101.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, rural, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, rural, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
79 places, 889 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release