Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Greece
Greece: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 872,882 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Greece, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Greece recorded 872,882 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Greece peaked at 872,882 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 85,001, in 1972.
Greece ranks 42nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 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 (number) in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 85,776 | — |
| 1972 | 85,001 | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 91,309 | +7.4% |
| 1974 | 97,131 | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 111,441 | +14.7% |
| 1976 | 117,246 | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 122,833 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 117,892 | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 120,644 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 117,407 | -2.7% |
| 1981 | 121,116 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 124,694 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 137,453 | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 148,515 | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 167,957 | +13.1% |
| 1986 | 181,901 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 197,808 | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 189,173 | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 187,644 | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 194,419 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 283,415 | +45.8% |
| 1992 | 271,718 | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 299,023 | +10.0% |
| 1994 | 314,002 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 296,357 | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 329,185 | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 363,150 | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 374,122 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 387,859 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 422,317 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 478,205 | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 529,233 | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 561,468 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 597,007 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 646,587 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 653,003 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 602,858 | -7.7% |
| 2010 | 641,844 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 660,741 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 663,698 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 659,284 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 677,429 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 709,488 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 735,027 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 766,874 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 794,107 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 802,365 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 843,832 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 872,828 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 872,882 | +0.0% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 872,882 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 5.5× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Greece's 872,882 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,128, 3.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Greece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +45.8% | 194,419 | 283,415 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 105,475 | 85,001 | 122,833 | 9 |
| 1980s | 157,367 | 117,407 | 197,808 | 10 |
| 1990s | 311,325 | 194,419 | 387,859 | 10 |
| 2000s | 561,335 | 422,317 | 653,003 | 8 |
| 2010s | 700,944 | 641,844 | 794,107 | 9 |
| 2020s | 847,977 | 802,365 | 872,882 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More education data for Greece
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,575 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0556 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Greece?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Greece was 872,882 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 872,882 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 85,001 in 1972.
- How does Greece rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Greece ranks 42nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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