Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Tonga
Tonga: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 4,557 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Tonga, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Tonga is 4,557, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 94.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Tonga peaked at 5,116 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 150, in 2000.
Tonga ranks 75th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 315 | — |
| 1999 | 285 | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 150 | -47.4% |
| 2001 | 294 | +96.0% |
| 2002 | 303 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 277 | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 247 | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 346 | +40.1% |
| 2006 | 373 | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 2,348 | +529.5% |
| 2018 | 3,823 | +62.8% |
| 2019 | 3,568 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 3,793 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 4,704 | +24.0% |
| 2022 | 5,116 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 4,557 | -10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 300 | 285 | 315 | 2 |
| 2000s | 284.29 | 150 | 373 | 7 |
| 2010s | 3,246 | 2,348 | 3,823 | 3 |
| 2020s | 4,542 | 3,793 | 5,116 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
More education data for Tonga
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -23.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 640 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 178 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2,536 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 941 (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Tonga?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Tonga was 4,557 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 5,116 in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 in 2000.
- How does Tonga rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Tonga ranks 75th out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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