Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was -5.86 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lebanon, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded -5.86 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 291.2% on the previous year and down 169.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lebanon peaked at 15.52 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -11.08 % change on previous year, in 1982.
Lebanon ranks 173rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.03 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 8.21 % change on previous year | +103.6% |
| 1981 | -7.07 % change on previous year | -186.0% |
| 1982 | -11.08 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 1983 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 1986 | 12.75 % change on previous year | +227.4% |
| 1987 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 2000 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2001 | 15.52 % change on previous year | +486.2% |
| 2002 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 2003 | 0.7688 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 2004 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +855.8% |
| 2005 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2007 | 8.05 % change on previous year | +80.4% |
| 2008 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2009 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2010 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 7.17 % change on previous year | +432.3% |
| 2012 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 2013 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -514.7% |
| 2014 | -0.575 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2015 | -5.45 % change on previous year | +848.5% |
| 2016 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -139.6% |
| 2017 | 0.0059 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 2018 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +77249.4% |
| 2019 | 4.94 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 2021 | 10.49 % change on previous year | +418.2% |
| 2022 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 2023 | -5.86 % change on previous year | -291.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.03 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.04 % change on previous year | -11.08 % change on previous year | 12.75 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.93 % change on previous year | 0.7688 % change on previous year | 15.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.05 % change on previous year | -5.45 % change on previous year | 8.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.43 % change on previous year | -5.86 % change on previous year | 10.49 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 170 Kuwait -5.38 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Congo -5.77 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Central African Republic -5.77 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Sri Lanka -5.98 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Panama -6.27 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Cape Verde -6.32 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Lebanon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 45,252 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 34,874 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 102,145 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 96,517 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,800 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 533,550 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0919 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lebanon?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lebanon was -5.86 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 15.52 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.08 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Lebanon rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Lebanon ranks 173rd out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 169.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.