Educational attainment rate … both short-cycle tertiary urban in Jordan
Jordan: Educational attainment rate … both short-cycle tertiary urban was 22.1% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan is 22.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.8% on the previous year and up 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan peaked at 23.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 17.1%, in 2008.
Jordan ranks 64th of 101 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Educational attainment rate … both short-cycle tertiary urban in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17.1% | — |
| 2010 | 17.3% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 18.9% | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 23.2% | +22.7% |
| 2019 | 18.6% | -19.8% |
| 2020 | 23.0% | +23.6% |
| 2021 | 19.2% | -16.5% |
| 2022 | 18.9% | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 22.1% | +16.8% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 22.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 23.2%, 95% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 22.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.7%, 86% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 19.5% | 17.3% | 23.2% | 4 |
| 2020s | 20.8% | 18.9% | 23.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan?
- Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan was 22.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.2% in 2018.
- What is the lowest educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.1% in 2008.
- How does Jordan rank for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education?
- Jordan ranks 64th out of 101 countries with data for 2023.
- Is educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release