Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Israel
Israel: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 411,478 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 92,770 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 60.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 27.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 97.44 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 97.4% (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