Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 310,414 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary is 310,414, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 438,702 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 80,536, in 1971.
That places Hungary 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 80,536 | — |
| 1972 | 86,311 | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 90,857 | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 98,122 | +8.0% |
| 1975 | 103,390 | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 107,555 | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 110,528 | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 108,649 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 105,926 | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 103,469 | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 101,166 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 102,564 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 100,564 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 99,865 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 99,986 | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 99,344 | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 98,505 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 99,025 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 99,124 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 100,868 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 102,387 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 107,079 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 117,460 | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 144,428 | +23.0% |
| 1995 | 170,147 | +17.8% |
| 1996 | 194,607 | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 215,115 | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 254,693 | +18.4% |
| 1999 | 279,397 | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 307,071 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 330,549 | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 354,386 | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 390,453 | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 422,177 | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 436,012 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 438,702 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 431,572 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 413,715 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 397,679 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 388,950 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 381,927 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 380,757 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 359,040 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 329,455 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 307,729 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 295,328 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 287,018 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 283,350 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 281,461 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 285,110 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 287,493 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 293,566 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 289,991 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 310,414 | +7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 99,097 | 80,536 | 110,528 | 9 |
| 1980s | 100,361 | 98,505 | 103,469 | 10 |
| 1990s | 168,618 | 100,868 | 279,397 | 10 |
| 2000s | 392,232 | 307,071 | 438,702 | 10 |
| 2010s | 329,502 | 281,461 | 388,950 | 10 |
| 2020s | 293,315 | 285,110 | 310,414 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 37,255 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.89 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 102.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary was 310,414 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 438,702 in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,536 in 1971.
- How does Hungary rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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