Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female (number) in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female (number) was 279 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Denmark, 1998–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Denmark is 279, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Denmark peaked at 1,695 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 196, in 2002.
That places Denmark 103rd out of 132 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female (number) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,695 | — |
| 1999 | 1,349 | -20.4% |
| 2000 | 770 | -42.9% |
| 2001 | 459 | -40.4% |
| 2002 | 196 | -57.3% |
| 2003 | 251 | +28.1% |
| 2004 | 210 | -16.3% |
| 2005 | 285 | +35.7% |
| 2006 | 320 | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 400 | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 363 | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 310 | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 241 | -22.3% |
| 2011 | 253 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 279 | +10.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 279 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,890, 6% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 279 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,322, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,522 | 1,349 | 1,695 | 2 |
| 2000s | 356.4 | 196 | 770 | 10 |
| 2010s | 257.67 | 241 | 279 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Denmark?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Denmark was 279 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,695 in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 196 in 2002.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female?
- Denmark ranks 103rd out of 132 countries with data for 2012.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release