Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Israel
Israel: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 411,478 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
411,478
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
62nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
412,242
in 2021
All-time low
55,486
in 1971
Years of data
48
1971–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Israel, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Israel stood at 411,478.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Israel peaked at 412,242 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55,486, in 1971.
That places Israel 62nd 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 55,486 | — |
| 1972 | 61,555 | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 70,431 | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 75,338 | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 85,081 | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 83,671 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 95,142 | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 97,624 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 97,097 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 107,583 | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 110,309 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 112,901 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 116,062 | +2.8% |
| 1987 | 118,608 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 115,657 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 117,454 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 122,568 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 134,885 | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 162,219 | +20.3% |
| 1995 | 182,836 | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 198,766 | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 233,991 | +17.7% |
| 1999 | 246,806 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 255,891 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 270,979 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 299,716 | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 301,326 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 301,227 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 310,937 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 310,014 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 327,108 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 325,246 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 342,707 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 360,378 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 365,665 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 379,182 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 373,581 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 376,952 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 374,048 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 377,860 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 377,210 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 374,305 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 374,716 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 386,031 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 412,242 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 411,933 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 408,399 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 411,478 | +0.8% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 411,478 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 2.6× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Israel's 411,478 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 375,028, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75,243 | 55,486 | 95,142 | 7 |
| 1980s | 110,366 | 97,097 | 118,608 | 9 |
| 1990s | 183,153 | 122,568 | 246,806 | 7 |
| 2000s | 304,515 | 255,891 | 342,707 | 10 |
| 2010s | 373,390 | 360,378 | 379,182 | 10 |
| 2020s | 406,017 | 386,031 | 412,242 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More education data for Israel
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 71,062 (2009)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,660 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,410 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 277,964 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 948,390 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1048 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Israel?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Israel was 411,478 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 412,242 in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,486 in 1971.
- How does Israel rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Israel ranks 62nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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