Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 5.48 % change on previous year in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Afghanistan, 1971–2004
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 5.48 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2004.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Afghanistan peaked at 30.79 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -21.51 % change on previous year, in 1987.
Afghanistan ranks 56th of 189 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 Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1973 | 17.01 % change on previous year | +292.3% |
| 1974 | -4.62 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 1975 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -356.7% |
| 1976 | 15.98 % change on previous year | +34.6% |
| 1977 | 13.6 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 30.79 % change on previous year | +126.4% |
| 1979 | 8.79 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 1987 | -21.51 % change on previous year | -344.7% |
| 2004 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.27 % change on previous year | -4.62 % change on previous year | 30.79 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -21.51 % change on previous year | -21.51 % change on previous year | -21.51 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.48 % change on previous year | 5.48 % change on previous year | 5.48 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 53 Madagascar 6.21 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Liechtenstein 5.77 % change on previous year
- 55 Indonesia 5.71 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Bermuda 5.48 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Netherlands 5.35 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Kazakhstan 4.88 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Afghanistan was 5.48 % change on previous year in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.79 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.51 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Afghanistan ranks 56th out of 189 countries with data for 2004.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.