Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Hungary
Hungary: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 310,414 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
310,414
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
73rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
438,702
in 2006
All-time low
80,536
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024
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 (number) 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% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 310,414 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 2.0× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 310,414 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 294,128, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (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