Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in MDG: Southern Asia

MDG: Southern Asia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 1.54 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.54 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 71.2%
Rank
139th
of 221 groups
All-time high
243.59 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-70.76 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in MDG: Southern Asia, 1971–2024

-1000100200197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in MDG: Southern Asia stood at 1.54 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 71.2% on the previous year and down 77.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in MDG: Southern Asia peaked at 243.59 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -70.76 % change on previous year, in 1971.

MDG: Southern Asia ranks 139th of 221 groups 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 MDG: Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in MDG: Southern Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -70.76 % change on previous year
1972 243.59 % change on previous year -444.2%
1973 -67.31 % change on previous year -127.6%
1974 207.83 % change on previous year -408.8%
1975 0.0762 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 -64.24 % change on previous year -84423.9%
1977 0.2121 % change on previous year -100.3%
1978 4.26 % change on previous year +1910.2%
1979 5.32 % change on previous year +24.8%
1980 3.37 % change on previous year -36.7%
1981 8.16 % change on previous year +142.3%
1982 0.0803 % change on previous year -99.0%
1983 15.01 % change on previous year +18595.6%
1984 8.25 % change on previous year -45.1%
1985 2.53 % change on previous year -69.3%
1986 5.32 % change on previous year +110.3%
1987 5.85 % change on previous year +10.1%
1988 -7.53 % change on previous year -228.7%
1989 5.49 % change on previous year -172.9%
1990 5.9 % change on previous year +7.5%
1991 3.53 % change on previous year -40.2%
1992 67.7 % change on previous year +1818.9%
1993 0.7585 % change on previous year -98.9%
1994 0.515 % change on previous year -32.1%
1995 -38.69 % change on previous year -7612.1%
1996 14.08 % change on previous year -136.4%
1997 6.29 % change on previous year -55.3%
1998 41.78 % change on previous year +564.5%
1999 1.42 % change on previous year -96.6%
2000 1.24 % change on previous year -12.5%
2001 6.5 % change on previous year +425.2%
2002 5.92 % change on previous year -8.9%
2003 6.74 % change on previous year +13.9%
2004 6.12 % change on previous year -9.3%
2005 3.27 % change on previous year -46.6%
2006 9.74 % change on previous year +198.1%
2007 15.56 % change on previous year +59.8%
2008 15.38 % change on previous year -1.1%
2009 7.73 % change on previous year -49.7%
2010 12.52 % change on previous year +62.0%
2011 23.22 % change on previous year +85.4%
2012 7.42 % change on previous year -68.1%
2013 -0.4908 % change on previous year -106.6%
2014 6.73 % change on previous year -1471.5%
2015 5.46 % change on previous year -18.9%
2016 0.1663 % change on previous year -97.0%
2017 2.12 % change on previous year +1176.1%
2018 2.09 % change on previous year -1.6%
2019 4.32 % change on previous year +107.1%
2020 2.43 % change on previous year -43.9%
2021 5.74 % change on previous year +136.4%
2022 3.5 % change on previous year -39.0%
2023 5.36 % change on previous year +53.0%
2024 1.54 % change on previous year -71.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 28.78 % change on previous year -70.76 % change on previous year 243.59 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.65 % change on previous year -7.53 % change on previous year 15.01 % change on previous year 10
1990s 10.33 % change on previous year -38.69 % change on previous year 67.7 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.82 % change on previous year 1.24 % change on previous year 15.56 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.36 % change on previous year -0.4908 % change on previous year 23.22 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.71 % change on previous year 1.54 % change on previous year 5.74 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near MDG: Southern Asia

  1. 136 Bangladesh -0.7423 % change on previous year compare
  2. 137 Palestine, State of -0.8131 % change on previous year compare
  3. 138 Ireland -0.9368 % change on previous year compare
  4. 139 Honduras -0.9588 % change on previous year compare
  5. 140 Albania -1.06 % change on previous year compare
  6. 141 Dominican Republic -1.17 % change on previous year compare
  7. 142 Korea -1.19 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in MDG: Southern Asia?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in MDG: Southern Asia was 1.54 % 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 MDG: Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 243.59 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in MDG: Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -70.76 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does MDG: Southern Asia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 139th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in MDG: Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Southern Asia data come from?
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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
410 places, 17,230 data points, 1971–2025
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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.