Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in New Zealand
New Zealand: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 133,670 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in New Zealand, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 133,670 for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 27.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in New Zealand peaked at 135,350 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 16,090, in 1998.
New Zealand ranks 21st of 134 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 16,090 | — |
| 1999 | 16,339 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 18,643 | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 32,064 | +72.0% |
| 2002 | 45,487 | +41.9% |
| 2003 | 41,923 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 37,113 | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 37,185 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 50,299 | +35.3% |
| 2007 | 62,113 | +23.5% |
| 2008 | 57,822 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 104,892 | +81.4% |
| 2020 | 116,901 | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 135,350 | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 132,847 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 132,797 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 133,670 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,214 | 16,090 | 16,339 | 2 |
| 2000s | 42,517 | 18,643 | 62,113 | 9 |
| 2010s | 104,892 | 104,892 | 104,892 | 1 |
| 2020s | 130,313 | 116,901 | 135,350 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in New Zealand?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in New Zealand was 133,670 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 135,350 in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,090 in 1998.
- How does New Zealand rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 21st out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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