Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 102,275 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 2003–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan is 102,275, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 23.6% on the previous year and up 197.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 136,862 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10,516, in 2003.
That places Afghanistan 22nd out of 134 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10,516 | — |
| 2008 | 34,380 | +226.9% |
| 2009 | 31,386 | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 51,694 | +64.7% |
| 2011 | 76,969 | +48.9% |
| 2014 | 136,862 | +77.8% |
| 2015 | 126,502 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 133,905 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 102,275 | -23.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,427 | 10,516 | 34,380 | 3 |
| 2010s | 104,701 | 51,694 | 136,862 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 102,275 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 136,862 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,516 in 2003.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 22nd out of 134 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release