Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Bahrain
Bahrain: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 0.39 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bahrain, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bahrain is 0.39 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,913.9% on the previous year and down 85.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bahrain peaked at 74.4 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -20.26 % change on previous year, in 1987.
That places Bahrain 124th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 … both annual growth rate in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 12.82 % change on previous year | +61.1% |
| 1974 | 73.86 % change on previous year | +476.1% |
| 1975 | 9.31 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 1976 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 1977 | 74.4 % change on previous year | +1363.8% |
| 1978 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1979 | -11.43 % change on previous year | +637.7% |
| 1980 | 22.92 % change on previous year | -300.5% |
| 1981 | 45.21 % change on previous year | +97.2% |
| 1982 | 23.06 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 1986 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 1987 | -20.26 % change on previous year | +1460.3% |
| 1988 | 46.83 % change on previous year | -331.1% |
| 1992 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 1993 | 8.62 % change on previous year | +112.2% |
| 1994 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 1995 | 0.3257 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 1996 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +1474.9% |
| 2006 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2012 | 0.804 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2013 | -8.41 % change on previous year | -1145.5% |
| 2014 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2015 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2016 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +119.8% |
| 2017 | 5.04 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2021 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +95.2% |
| 2022 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0129 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 2024 | 0.39 % change on previous year | +2913.9% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 0.39 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.63 % change on previous year, 15% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 0.39 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 % change on previous year, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in Bahrain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +2913.9% | 0.0129 % change on previous year | 0.39 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | -1460.3% | -1.3 % change on previous year | -20.26 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +1474.9% | 0.3257 % change on previous year | 5.13 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | +1363.8% | 5.08 % change on previous year | 74.4 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | -1145.5% | 0.804 % change on previous year | -8.41 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.31 % change on previous year | -11.43 % change on previous year | 74.4 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 19.41 % change on previous year | -20.26 % change on previous year | 46.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 3.4 % change on previous year | -1.12 % change on previous year | 8.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | -2.32 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.13 % change on previous year | -8.41 % change on previous year | 5.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.88 % change on previous year | 0.0129 % change on previous year | 5.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 121 Serbia 0.507 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Switzerland 0.488 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Argentina 0.4238 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Moldova 0.3621 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Niger 0.3619 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Belgium 0.2912 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bahrain?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bahrain was 0.39 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 74.4 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.26 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Bahrain rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Bahrain ranks 124th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.