Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Czechia
Czechia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 338,556 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 2.1× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 338,556 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,128, 1.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Czechia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +40.2% | 116,560 | 163,394 |
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 69,387 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3,449 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 195,372 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 180,564 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 918,975 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 579,161 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.37 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0533 units per person (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