Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Honduras
Honduras: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 247,706 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
247,706
World rank
88th
of 200 countries
All-time high
266,908
in 2018
All-time low
10,361
in 1974
Years of data
38
1974–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Honduras, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Honduras recorded 247,706 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Honduras peaked at 266,908 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 10,361, in 1974.
Honduras ranks 88th 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 Honduras, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 10,361 | — |
| 1975 | 11,907 | +14.9% |
| 1976 | 15,499 | +30.2% |
| 1977 | 20,205 | +30.4% |
| 1978 | 23,317 | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 25,825 | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 30,653 | +18.7% |
| 1982 | 33,279 | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 34,468 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 35,787 | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 36,620 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 37,386 | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 42,874 | +14.7% |
| 1989 | 43,896 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 43,117 | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 44,365 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 47,262 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 47,562 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 54,106 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 55,536 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 61,279 | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 68,000 | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 77,768 | +14.4% |
| 1999 | 85,000 | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 90,620 | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 119,877 | +32.3% |
| 2004 | 122,874 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 147,740 | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 169,878 | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 174,935 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 183,722 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 185,876 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 195,469 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 205,797 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 244,548 | +18.8% |
| 2018 | 266,908 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 264,349 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 247,706 | -6.3% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 247,706 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 252,098, 98% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 247,706 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 116,843, 2.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,258 | 10,361 | 23,317 | 5 |
| 1980s | 35,643 | 25,825 | 43,896 | 9 |
| 1990s | 58,400 | 43,117 | 85,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 120,278 | 90,620 | 147,740 | 4 |
| 2010s | 210,165 | 169,878 | 266,908 | 9 |
| 2020s | 247,706 | 247,706 | 247,706 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
More education data for Honduras
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,374 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,572 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,321 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,198 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 552,199 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Honduras?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Honduras was 247,706 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 266,908 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,361 in 1974.
- How does Honduras rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Honduras ranks 88th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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