Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 305,918 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
305,918
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
75th
of 200 countries
All-time high
370,058
in 2010
All-time low
10,347
in 1971
Years of data
53
1971–2023
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tunisia, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 305,918.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 370,058 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 10,347, in 1971.
Tunisia ranks 75th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10,347 | — |
| 1972 | 11,069 | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 10,905 | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 12,353 | +13.3% |
| 1975 | 14,013 | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 20,505 | +46.3% |
| 1977 | 23,137 | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 26,781 | +15.7% |
| 1979 | 28,917 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 30,150 | +4.3% |
| 1981 | 31,827 | +5.6% |
| 1982 | 32,832 | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 34,077 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 35,426 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 38,829 | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 41,594 | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 40,830 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 43,797 | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 54,466 | +24.4% |
| 1990 | 62,658 | +15.0% |
| 1991 | 68,535 | +9.4% |
| 1992 | 76,097 | +11.0% |
| 1993 | 87,780 | +15.4% |
| 1994 | 96,101 | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 102,682 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 112,634 | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 121,787 | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 137,024 | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 155,120 | +13.2% |
| 2000 | 180,044 | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 207,388 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 226,632 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 272,316 | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 302,313 | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 327,034 | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 339,363 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 344,500 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 356,851 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 369,064 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 370,058 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 361,930 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 357,392 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 337,393 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 331,802 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 322,625 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 294,486 | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 282,204 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 272,261 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 267,154 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 269,424 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 270,430 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 298,745 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 305,918 | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,559 | 10,347 | 28,917 | 9 |
| 1980s | 38,383 | 30,150 | 54,466 | 10 |
| 1990s | 102,042 | 62,658 | 155,120 | 10 |
| 2000s | 292,550 | 180,044 | 369,064 | 10 |
| 2010s | 319,730 | 267,154 | 370,058 | 10 |
| 2020s | 286,129 | 269,424 | 305,918 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 72 Norway 315,674 compare
- 73 Hungary 310,414 compare
- 74 Belarus 306,459 compare
- 76 Tajikistan 304,005 compare
- 77 Kyrgyzstan 297,355 compare
- 78 Hong Kong, China 291,578 compare
More education data for Tunisia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 84,596 (2023)
- 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 66.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 104.42 (2023)
- School enrollment, primary 104.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tunisia was 305,918 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 370,058 in 2010.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,347 in 1971.
- How does Tunisia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 75th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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