Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115)
ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115): Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 253,898 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
253,898
Change on year
down 0.2%
Rank
214th
of 221 groups
All-time high
254,432
in 2023
All-time low
7,615
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115), 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) recorded 253,898 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) peaked at 254,432 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7,615, in 1971.
ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) ranks 214th of 221 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,769 | — |
| 1971 | 7,615 | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 8,524 | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 9,997 | +17.3% |
| 1974 | 10,623 | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 11,045 | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 10,399 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 13,861 | +33.3% |
| 1978 | 16,141 | +16.5% |
| 1979 | 18,080 | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 24,550 | +35.8% |
| 1981 | 24,211 | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 31,629 | +30.6% |
| 1983 | 34,030 | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 35,710 | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 39,680 | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 40,205 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 37,496 | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 39,196 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 39,929 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 41,357 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 40,663 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 58,763 | +44.5% |
| 1993 | 49,456 | -15.8% |
| 1994 | 42,298 | -14.5% |
| 1995 | 37,039 | -12.4% |
| 1996 | 36,863 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 34,859 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 50,760 | +45.6% |
| 1999 | 42,980 | -15.3% |
| 2000 | 45,691 | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 51,232 | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 51,949 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 56,357 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 64,707 | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 71,500 | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 78,830 | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 89,171 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 97,541 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 112,070 | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 122,686 | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 140,007 | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 149,808 | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 159,764 | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 175,536 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 177,190 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 182,508 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 199,073 | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 204,557 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 215,410 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 221,637 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 232,791 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 243,090 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 254,432 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 253,898 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,405 | 7,615 | 18,080 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,664 | 24,211 | 40,205 | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,504 | 34,859 | 58,763 | 10 |
| 2000s | 71,905 | 45,691 | 112,070 | 10 |
| 2010s | 172,654 | 122,686 | 215,410 | 10 |
| 2020s | 241,170 | 221,637 | 254,432 | 5 |
More education data for ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.56 % change on previous year (2020)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.81 million (2020)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 68,663 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.48 % change on previous year (2020)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 85,812 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 154,475 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 6.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 917,273 (2020)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 253,898 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 6.73 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115)?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) was 253,898 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115)?
- The highest recorded value was 254,432 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,615 in 1971.
- How does ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) ranks 214th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this ECA: Island Economies (unsdcode:98115) 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