Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mongolia
Mongolia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 150,282 in 2024. β Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mongolia, 1970β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mongolia is 150,282, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mongolia peaked at 171,509 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 19,548, in 1971.
That places Mongolia 106th out of 197 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,279 | 19,548 | 36,654 | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,926 | 39,090 | 47,575 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,080 | 28,722 | 65,272 | 10 |
| 2000s | 117,404 | 74,025 | 162,217 | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,332 | 141,885 | 171,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,327 | 145,267 | 150,282 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
- 103 Uganda 165,396 compare
- 104 Puerto Rico 159,149 compare
- 105 Croatia, Republic of 158,754 compare
- 107 Slovak Republic 141,119 compare
- 108 Oman 131,805 compare
- 109 Rwanda 130,474 compare
More education data for Mongolia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 11,972 (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 2 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 31.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 92.3% (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0034 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mongolia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Mongolia was 150,282 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 171,509 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,548 in 1971.
- How does Mongolia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Mongolia ranks 106th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release