Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Czechia
Czechia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 338,556 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Czechia, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Czechia stood at 338,556.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Czechia peaked at 446,158 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 73,315, in 1973.
That places Czechia 69th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 in Czechia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 79,024 | — |
| 1972 | 73,854 | -6.5% |
| 1973 | 73,315 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 77,783 | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 83,814 | +7.8% |
| 1976 | 90,649 | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 100,004 | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 107,683 | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 109,944 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 114,477 | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 118,026 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 118,881 | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 117,284 | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 112,497 | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 109,329 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 107,098 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 108,734 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 109,570 | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 110,619 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 113,417 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 118,194 | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 112,654 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 116,560 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 163,394 | +40.2% |
| 1995 | 178,853 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 191,604 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 207,221 | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 215,041 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 231,224 | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 253,695 | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 260,044 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 284,485 | +9.4% |
| 2003 | 287,001 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 318,858 | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 336,307 | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 338,009 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 363,277 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 392,540 | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 416,847 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 437,354 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 446,158 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 440,230 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 427,441 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 418,624 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 395,529 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 371,948 | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 352,873 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 329,036 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 319,343 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 318,679 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 328,830 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 337,952 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 338,556 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 88,452 | 73,315 | 109,944 | 9 |
| 1980s | 112,652 | 107,098 | 118,881 | 10 |
| 1990s | 164,816 | 112,654 | 231,224 | 10 |
| 2000s | 325,106 | 253,695 | 416,847 | 10 |
| 2010s | 393,854 | 319,343 | 446,158 | 10 |
| 2020s | 331,004 | 318,679 | 338,556 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
More education data for Czechia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 25,979 (2013)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.1% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.7 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 99.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Czechia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Czechia was 338,556 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 446,158 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,315 in 1973.
- How does Czechia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Czechia ranks 69th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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