Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes 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 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Nicaragua
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2023)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 29,707 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
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