Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 190,957 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 190,957 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua peaked at 190,957 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,381, in 1971.
Nicaragua ranks 100th of 200 countries on this measure, 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9,385 | — |
| 1971 | 9,381 | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 12,519 | +33.5% |
| 1973 | 11,420 | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 13,095 | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 18,282 | +39.6% |
| 1976 | 21,072 | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 21,249 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 27,179 | +27.9% |
| 1980 | 35,268 | +29.8% |
| 1982 | 32,838 | -6.9% |
| 1983 | 35,588 | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 31,725 | -10.9% |
| 1985 | 29,001 | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 26,775 | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 26,878 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 30,733 | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 31,499 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 35,730 | +13.4% |
| 1995 | 50,769 | +42.1% |
| 1997 | 56,558 | +11.4% |
| 2002 | 100,363 | +77.5% |
| 2023 | 190,957 | +90.3% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 190,957 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 252,098, 76% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 190,957 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 116,843, 1.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15,954 | 9,381 | 27,179 | 9 |
| 1980s | 31,153 | 26,775 | 35,588 | 7 |
| 1990s | 41,058 | 30,733 | 56,558 | 5 |
| 2000s | 100,363 | 100,363 | 100,363 | 1 |
| 2020s | 190,957 | 190,957 | 190,957 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua was 190,957 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 190,957 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,381 in 1971.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Nicaragua ranks 100th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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