Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 310,642 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Bangladesh, 1998–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Bangladesh stood at 310,642 number.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 119.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Bangladesh peaked at 324,854 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 17,035 number, in 1999.
Bangladesh ranks 9th of 119 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17,518 number | — |
| 1999 | 17,035 number | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 18,084 number | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 19,758 number | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 23,259 number | +17.7% |
| 2003 | 25,422 number | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 70,130 number | +175.9% |
| 2005 | 81,993 number | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 80,747 number | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 84,006 number | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 134,720 number | +60.4% |
| 2009 | 141,708 number | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 160,514 number | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 166,370 number | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 213,218 number | +28.2% |
| 2013 | 244,365 number | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 324,854 number | +32.9% |
| 2016 | 280,681 number | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 287,110 number | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 310,334 number | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 310,642 number | +0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,276 number | 17,035 number | 17,518 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 67,983 number | 18,084 number | 141,708 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 255,343 number | 160,514 number | 324,854 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Bangladesh?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Bangladesh was 310,642 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 324,854 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,035 number in 1999.
- How does Bangladesh rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Bangladesh ranks 9th out of 119 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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Total number of students enrolled in public and private post-secondary non-tertiary education institutions regardless of age.