Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Syria
Syria: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 697,415 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
697,415
Change on year
down 9.8%
World rank
44th
of 200 countries
All-time high
791,775
in 2014
All-time low
42,667
in 1971
Years of data
40
1971–2016
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Syria, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Syria is 697,415, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 63.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Syria peaked at 791,775 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 42,667, in 1971.
That places Syria 44th out of 200 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 42,667 | — |
| 1972 | 53,029 | +24.3% |
| 1973 | 53,702 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 59,259 | +10.3% |
| 1975 | 67,472 | +13.9% |
| 1976 | 73,660 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 90,713 | +23.2% |
| 1978 | 102,735 | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 116,278 | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 115,402 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 140,180 | +21.5% |
| 1982 | 145,496 | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 149,471 | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 156,004 | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 170,413 | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 179,473 | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 182,933 | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 205,866 | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 203,332 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 214,173 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 221,628 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 219,587 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 228,197 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 216,211 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 215,734 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 228,267 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 244,890 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 289,925 | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 360,736 | +24.4% |
| 2006 | 425,636 | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 472,925 | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 520,901 | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 533,339 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 573,930 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 565,610 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 652,204 | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 659,823 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 791,775 | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 772,877 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 697,415 | -9.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 697,415 is above the median for low income countries, which is 112,732, 6.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 697,415 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 375,028, 1.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73,279 | 42,667 | 116,278 | 9 |
| 1980s | 164,857 | 115,402 | 205,866 | 10 |
| 1990s | 219,255 | 214,173 | 228,197 | 6 |
| 2000s | 384,577 | 228,267 | 533,339 | 8 |
| 2010s | 673,376 | 565,610 | 791,775 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More education data for Syria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Syria?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Syria was 697,415 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 791,775 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,667 in 1971.
- How does Syria rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Syria ranks 44th out of 200 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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