Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend
WB: Early-demographic Dividend: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 111.79 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
111.79 million
Change on year
up 2.8%
Rank
15th
of 221 groups
All-time high
111.79 million
in 2024
All-time low
6.06 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend stood at 111.79 million. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 40.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend peaked at 111.79 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.06 million, in 1971.
WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 15th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 WB: Early-demographic Dividend, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18.03 million | — |
| 1971 | 6.06 million | -66.4% |
| 1972 | 13.26 million | +118.7% |
| 1973 | 8.58 million | -35.3% |
| 1974 | 14.79 million | +72.3% |
| 1975 | 14.49 million | -2.0% |
| 1976 | 8.96 million | -38.2% |
| 1977 | 9.32 million | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 9.86 million | +5.7% |
| 1979 | 10.21 million | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 10.78 million | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 11.62 million | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 12.00 million | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 13.05 million | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 14.24 million | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 15.85 million | +11.4% |
| 1986 | 15.53 million | -2.1% |
| 1987 | 16.52 million | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 16.99 million | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 16.87 million | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 17.48 million | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 18.21 million | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 24.17 million | +32.7% |
| 1993 | 24.00 million | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 25.03 million | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 21.17 million | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 23.64 million | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 24.71 million | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 29.51 million | +19.4% |
| 1999 | 31.15 million | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 32.08 million | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 33.59 million | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 35.50 million | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 37.39 million | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 39.22 million | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 40.63 million | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 43.41 million | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 47.54 million | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 52.58 million | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 56.13 million | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 61.18 million | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 69.03 million | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 73.87 million | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 75.65 million | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 79.76 million | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 84.37 million | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 87.16 million | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 89.22 million | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 90.71 million | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 93.89 million | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 96.77 million | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 100.94 million | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 103.97 million | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 108.79 million | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 111.79 million | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.36 million | 6.06 million | 18.03 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.34 million | 10.78 million | 16.99 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.91 million | 17.48 million | 31.15 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.81 million | 32.08 million | 56.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.48 million | 61.18 million | 93.89 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 104.45 million | 96.77 million | 111.79 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: Early-demographic Dividend
- 12 Egypt 3.87 million compare
- 13 Argentina 3.74 million compare
- 14 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.34 million compare
- 15 Germany 3.27 million compare
- 16 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.20 million compare
- 17 France 2.88 million compare
- 18 Republic of Korea 2.73 million compare
More education data for WB: Early-demographic Dividend
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 320.06 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 9.04 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0322 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 111.79 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13.97 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91.79 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.2597 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 163.59 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend was 111.79 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 111.79 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.06 million in 1971.
- How does WB: Early-demographic Dividend rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 15th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Early-demographic Dividend 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