Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 305,918 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 252,098, 1.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 305,918 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 375,028, 82% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
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
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (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