Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only
WB: Ibrd Only: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 192.21 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
192.21 million
Change on year
up 1.6%
Rank
11th
of 221 groups
All-time high
192.21 million
in 2024
All-time low
15.61 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only stood at 192.21 million. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only peaked at 192.21 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.61 million, in 1971.
WB: Ibrd Only ranks 11th 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: Ibrd Only, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 29.94 million | — |
| 1971 | 15.61 million | -47.9% |
| 1972 | 23.26 million | +49.1% |
| 1973 | 18.87 million | -18.9% |
| 1974 | 25.32 million | +34.2% |
| 1975 | 25.69 million | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 20.10 million | -21.8% |
| 1977 | 21.15 million | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 21.99 million | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 22.71 million | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 23.63 million | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 25.02 million | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 25.77 million | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 26.97 million | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 34.09 million | +26.4% |
| 1985 | 36.05 million | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 30.69 million | -14.9% |
| 1987 | 33.22 million | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 31.51 million | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 33.67 million | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 33.14 million | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 34.72 million | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 40.35 million | +16.2% |
| 1993 | 39.21 million | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 41.92 million | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 43.57 million | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 41.57 million | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 49.31 million | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 50.09 million | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 53.24 million | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 56.50 million | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 61.74 million | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 68.23 million | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 74.84 million | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 80.49 million | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 85.73 million | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 94.36 million | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 98.97 million | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 106.14 million | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 111.77 million | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 118.11 million | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 125.93 million | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 131.01 million | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 133.62 million | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 145.50 million | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 150.45 million | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 152.85 million | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 154.31 million | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 155.88 million | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 159.43 million | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 165.73 million | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 174.01 million | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 181.79 million | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 189.20 million | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 192.21 million | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.46 million | 15.61 million | 29.94 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.06 million | 23.63 million | 36.05 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.71 million | 33.14 million | 53.24 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.88 million | 56.50 million | 111.77 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 142.71 million | 118.11 million | 159.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 180.59 million | 165.73 million | 192.21 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: Ibrd Only
- 8 Philippines 5.14 million compare
- 9 Russian Federation 4.52 million compare
- 10 Bangladesh 3.95 million compare
- 11 Japan 3.88 million compare
- 12 Egypt 3.87 million compare
- 13 Argentina 3.74 million compare
- 14 Iran, Islamic Republic of 3.34 million compare
More education data for WB: Ibrd Only
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 88.8% (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female 205.39 million (2024)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in vocational 11.2% (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male 220.38 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes 132.19 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes 21.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male 231.24 million (2024)
- School age population, upper secondary education, both sexes 240.97 million (2024)
- School age population, upper secondary education, male 125.65 million (2024)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 87.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only was 192.21 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in WB: Ibrd Only?
- The highest recorded value was 192.21 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in WB: Ibrd Only?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.61 million in 1971.
- How does WB: Ibrd Only rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- WB: Ibrd Only ranks 11th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Ibrd Only?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Ibrd Only 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