Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was -0.7423 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bangladesh, 1973–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded -0.7423 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024.
That represents a change of down 117.2% on the previous year and down 197.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bangladesh peaked at 50.67 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -15 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Bangladesh ranks 136th 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 30.59 % change on previous year | +794.1% |
| 1977 | 14.6 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 1978 | -15 % change on previous year | -202.7% |
| 1979 | 50.67 % change on previous year | -437.8% |
| 1980 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 1981 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1982 | 22.06 % change on previous year | +1254.9% |
| 1983 | 29.74 % change on previous year | +34.8% |
| 1984 | 12.95 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 1985 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 1986 | 0.9714 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1987 | -10.81 % change on previous year | -1212.7% |
| 1988 | -11.77 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1989 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 1990 | 17.1 % change on previous year | +1278.0% |
| 2000 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2001 | 20.89 % change on previous year | +747.9% |
| 2002 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 2003 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -197.4% |
| 2004 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -348.1% |
| 2005 | 10.99 % change on previous year | -272.2% |
| 2006 | 15.57 % change on previous year | +41.8% |
| 2007 | 8.72 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2008 | 13.02 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 2009 | 22.22 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 2012 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7668 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7609 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 15.25 % change on previous year | +1904.5% |
| 2016 | 13.23 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 8.36 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2018 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 17.29 % change on previous year | +124.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0823 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 2021 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +5895.1% |
| 2022 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 2023 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -348.0% |
| 2024 | -0.7423 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.86 % change on previous year | -15 % change on previous year | 50.67 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 5.48 % change on previous year | -11.77 % change on previous year | 29.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.1 % change on previous year | 17.1 % change on previous year | 17.1 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 8.74 % change on previous year | -6.38 % change on previous year | 22.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.1 % change on previous year | 0.7609 % change on previous year | 17.29 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.37 % change on previous year | -1.74 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 133 Japan -0.2135 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Tajikistan -0.4333 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Aruba -0.5818 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Palestine, State of -0.8131 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Ireland -0.9368 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Honduras -0.9588 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bangladesh?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Bangladesh was -0.7423 % 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 50.67 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -15 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Bangladesh rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Bangladesh ranks 136th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 197.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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- 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.