Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia
WB: South Asia: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 2.73 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.73 million
Change on year
up 41.1%
Rank
32nd
of 214 groups
All-time high
2.92 million
in 2020
All-time low
95,645
in 1997
Years of data
28
1997–2024
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia, 1997–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia is 2.73 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 41.1% on the previous year and up 261.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia peaked at 2.92 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 95,645, in 1997.
That places WB: South Asia 32nd out of 214 groups 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 WB: South Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 95,645 | — |
| 1998 | 127,801 | +33.6% |
| 1999 | 146,178 | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 401,208 | +174.5% |
| 2001 | 532,220 | +32.7% |
| 2002 | 547,652 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 548,292 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 552,085 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 595,849 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 932,686 | +56.5% |
| 2007 | 1.01 million | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 960,664 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 865,748 | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 802,570 | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 713,394 | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 650,763 | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 755,076 | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 755,155 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 777,654 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 734,863 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 783,666 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 855,281 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 848,944 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 2.92 million | +244.0% |
| 2021 | 1.40 million | -52.0% |
| 2022 | 1.52 million | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 1.93 million | +27.3% |
| 2024 | 2.73 million | +41.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 123,208 | 95,645 | 146,178 | 3 |
| 2000s | 694,638 | 401,208 | 1.01 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 767,737 | 650,763 | 855,281 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.10 million | 1.40 million | 2.92 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: South Asia
- 29 Belgium 50,866 compare
- 30 Ireland 39,823 compare
- 31 Uzbekistan 39,031
- 32 Cambodia 33,018 compare
- 33 Russian Federation 32,721 compare
- 34 Syrian Arab Republic 32,195 compare
- 35 Cameroon 31,237 compare
More education data for WB: South Asia
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 74.44 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 152.88 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 160.82 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.5 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia was 2.73 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 95,645 in 1997.
- How does WB: South Asia rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- WB: South Asia ranks 32nd out of 214 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 261.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: South Asia 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