Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Egypt
Egypt: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Egypt, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Egypt stood at 2.93 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 64.2% on the previous year and up 1,821.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Egypt peaked at 19.17 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -15.1 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places Egypt 86th out of 189 countries with data for 2025, 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 12.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 16.44 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 1974 | 15.01 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1975 | 16.13 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1976 | 17.58 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1977 | 17.77 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 7.3 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1979 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1980 | 5.25 % change on previous year | +59.0% |
| 1981 | 8.51 % change on previous year | +62.1% |
| 1982 | 8.73 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1984 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1985 | -4.05 % change on previous year | -171.3% |
| 1986 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 1987 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 1988 | -0.3746 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 1989 | -12.97 % change on previous year | +3362.7% |
| 1990 | -3.71 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 1991 | -14.32 % change on previous year | +286.0% |
| 2002 | 6.84 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 2003 | -7.34 % change on previous year | -207.3% |
| 2004 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -206.0% |
| 2005 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2006 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2007 | 3.42 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 2008 | 0.6411 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 2009 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +315.8% |
| 2010 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2011 | -15.1 % change on previous year | -595.5% |
| 2012 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 2013 | 7.67 % change on previous year | +213.4% |
| 2014 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2015 | 0.1525 % change on previous year | -94.3% |
| 2016 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -2297.7% |
| 2017 | 19.17 % change on previous year | -672.0% |
| 2018 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 2019 | 7.7 % change on previous year | -408.2% |
| 2020 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 2021 | 6.66 % change on previous year | +347.9% |
| 2022 | -0.6358 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 2023 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -846.4% |
| 2024 | 8.18 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 2025 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.26 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 17.77 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.17 % change on previous year | -12.97 % change on previous year | 8.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -9.02 % change on previous year | -14.32 % change on previous year | -3.71 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.53 % change on previous year | -7.34 % change on previous year | 7.78 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.19 % change on previous year | -15.1 % change on previous year | 19.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.9 % change on previous year | -0.6358 % change on previous year | 8.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More education data for Egypt
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1322 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Egypt?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Egypt was 2.93 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 19.17 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.1 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Egypt rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Egypt ranks 86th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,821.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.