Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan

Jordan: Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education was 22.1% in 2023. β–² Rising

Latest (2023)
22.1%
Change on year
up 16.8%
World rank
64th
of 101 countries
All-time high
23.2%
in 2018
All-time low
17.1%
in 2008
Years of data
9
2008–2023

Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Jordan, 2008–2023

05101520252008201520232008: 17.1 %2010: 17.3 %2017: 18.9 %2018: 23.2 %2019: 18.6 %2020: 23 %2021: 19.2 %2022: 18.9 %2023: 22.1 %

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 61 Belize 23.2% compare
  2. 62 Bhutan 22.3% compare
  3. 63 Romania 22.2% compare
  4. 65 Jamaica 21.1% compare
  5. 66 South Africa 20.9% compare
  6. 67 Bosnia and Herzegovina 20.8% compare

See the full ranking of 101 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
101 places, 1,599 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release