Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 189,829 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 189,829 for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 36.1% on the previous year and up 826.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 189,829 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20,373, in 2013.
That places Saudi Arabia 17th out of 134 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20,373 | — |
| 2014 | 20,480 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 21,318 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 22,252 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 26,600 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 30,280 | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 33,202 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 35,100 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 38,650 | +10.1% |
| 2022 | 139,504 | +260.9% |
| 2024 | 189,829 | +36.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24,929 | 20,373 | 33,202 | 7 |
| 2020s | 100,771 | 35,100 | 189,829 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 189,829 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 189,829 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,373 in 2013.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 17th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 826.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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