Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in China
China: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 2.11 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in China, 1974–2024
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 China is 2.11 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 47.1% on the previous year and down 90.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in China peaked at 63.03 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -4.24 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places China 98th 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 programmes, both sexes (number) in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 61.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 37.09 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1976 | 16.52 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 1977 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1978 | 10.73 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 1979 | 36.94 % change on previous year | +244.2% |
| 1980 | 19.11 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1981 | 63.03 % change on previous year | +229.8% |
| 1985 | 26.55 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1986 | 28.02 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 9.32 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1988 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 1989 | -0.7768 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 1990 | 0.4672 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 1991 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -657.3% |
| 1992 | -4.24 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 1993 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 1994 | 21.77 % change on previous year | +1912.5% |
| 1995 | 17.17 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1996 | 6.49 % change on previous year | -62.2% |
| 1997 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1998 | 4.27 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1999 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2000 | 15.69 % change on previous year | +228.1% |
| 2001 | 27.63 % change on previous year | +76.1% |
| 2002 | 29.21 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 25.05 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 19.13 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2005 | 13.88 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 13.39 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2008 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 2009 | 9.76 % change on previous year | +83.8% |
| 2010 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8429 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2012 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +384.1% |
| 2013 | 4.62 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 22.98 % change on previous year | +397.4% |
| 2015 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 2016 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 2017 | 0.5501 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 2018 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +232.8% |
| 2019 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +150.3% |
| 2020 | 6.9 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 2021 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2023 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2024 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.32 % change on previous year | 10.73 % change on previous year | 61.91 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 21.1 % change on previous year | -0.7768 % change on previous year | 63.03 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 5.28 % change on previous year | -4.24 % change on previous year | 21.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.75 % change on previous year | 5.31 % change on previous year | 29.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.01 % change on previous year | 0.5501 % change on previous year | 22.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.26 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 7.14 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
- 95 Tunisia 2.4 % change on previous year compare
- 96 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2.2 % change on previous year compare
- 97 Costa Rica 2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Gabon 1.95 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Micronesia, Federated States of 1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Zambia 1.65 % change on previous year compare
More education data for China
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51.02 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in China?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in China was 2.11 % 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 63.03 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.24 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does China rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- China ranks 98th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.