Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 2.77 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in New Zealand, 1971–2024
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 New Zealand is 2.77 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8,485.8% on the previous year and up 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in New Zealand peaked at 48.66 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -7.71 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places New Zealand 89th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.1 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 48.66 % change on previous year | +698.3% |
| 1973 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 1974 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1975 | -0.8406 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 1976 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -563.8% |
| 1977 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1978 | 6.84 % change on previous year | +394.7% |
| 1979 | -0.3236 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1980 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -1103.7% |
| 1981 | 5.31 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 1982 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1983 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 12.97 % change on previous year | +410.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0407 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 1986 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +17562.0% |
| 1987 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 1988 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +186.9% |
| 1989 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1990 | -7.71 % change on previous year | -232.9% |
| 1991 | 14.86 % change on previous year | -292.8% |
| 1992 | 14.16 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 11.43 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1994 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1995 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 1996 | -0.9596 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 2014 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -272.1% |
| 2015 | 3.54 % change on previous year | +114.1% |
| 2016 | 0.5099 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 2017 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -302.7% |
| 2018 | -0.3164 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2019 | -4.7 % change on previous year | +1386.8% |
| 2020 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2021 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -216.0% |
| 2022 | -4.46 % change on previous year | -286.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0323 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 2024 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +8485.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.99 % change on previous year | -0.8406 % change on previous year | 48.66 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.05 % change on previous year | 0.0407 % change on previous year | 12.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.65 % change on previous year | -7.71 % change on previous year | 14.86 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -0.0592 % change on previous year | -4.7 % change on previous year | 3.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | -0.2652 % change on previous year | -4.46 % change on previous year | 2.77 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 86 Egypt 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 87 Guyana 2.84 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Malaysia 2.8 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Hong Kong, China 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Portugal 2.63 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Burkina Faso 2.62 % change on previous year compare
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in New Zealand?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in New Zealand was 2.77 % 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 48.66 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.71 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does New Zealand rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- New Zealand ranks 89th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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How this figure is calculated
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.