Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Albania
Albania: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 120,063 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Albania, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Albania is 120,063, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Albania peaked at 176,003 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 14,568, in 1981.
Albania ranks 113th of 200 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 25,469 | — |
| 1972 | 28,668 | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 14,695 | -48.7% |
| 1981 | 14,568 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 17,500 | +20.1% |
| 1984 | 19,670 | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 21,285 | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 21,995 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 22,403 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 23,784 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 25,201 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 25,964 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 27,461 | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 28,001 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 32,684 | +16.7% |
| 1994 | 30,185 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 28,331 | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 30,086 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 34,257 | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 35,902 | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 38,502 | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 40,125 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 40,859 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 42,160 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 43,600 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 53,014 | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 63,257 | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 74,747 | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 86,863 | +16.2% |
| 2008 | 90,606 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 93,139 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 122,326 | +31.3% |
| 2011 | 134,877 | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 160,839 | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 174,851 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 176,003 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 162,659 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 148,597 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 141,850 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 131,833 | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 139,043 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 130,264 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 123,797 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 123,880 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 121,352 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 120,063 | -1.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 120,063 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 237,490, 51% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Albania's 120,063 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,128, 41% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -48.7% | 28,668 | 14,695 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22,944 | 14,695 | 28,668 | 3 |
| 1980s | 20,801 | 14,568 | 25,201 | 8 |
| 1990s | 31,137 | 25,964 | 38,502 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,837 | 40,125 | 93,139 | 10 |
| 2010s | 149,288 | 122,326 | 176,003 | 10 |
| 2020s | 123,871 | 120,063 | 130,264 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More education data for Albania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,080 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,024 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 34,654 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 32,057 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 208,738 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 141,089 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0594 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Albania?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Albania was 120,063 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 176,003 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,568 in 1981.
- How does Albania rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Albania ranks 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release