Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was -0.0795 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded -0.0795 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2022.
That represents a change of up 95.7% on the previous year and down 100.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 34.12 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -3.59 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Saudi Arabia ranks 132nd of 189 countries 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 11.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 19.7 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 1974 | 31.27 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 1975 | 32.87 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 33.7 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 23.8 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1978 | 34.12 % change on previous year | +43.4% |
| 1979 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 1980 | 11.36 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 1981 | 17.99 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 1982 | 13.83 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1983 | 16.24 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1984 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 1985 | 17.26 % change on previous year | +149.3% |
| 1986 | 10.24 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1987 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 1990 | 12.87 % change on previous year | +445.5% |
| 1991 | 10.14 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1992 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1993 | 17.68 % change on previous year | +180.0% |
| 1994 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 1995 | 16.22 % change on previous year | +269.1% |
| 1996 | 7.8 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 1997 | 8.75 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 8.37 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 25.12 % change on previous year | +200.1% |
| 2000 | 8.77 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 2001 | 6.99 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2002 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -58.8% |
| 2003 | 18.11 % change on previous year | +528.7% |
| 2004 | 9.22 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2005 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2006 | 5.41 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 6 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 6 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 19.24 % change on previous year | +220.7% |
| 2011 | 13.03 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2012 | 18.09 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2013 | 12.49 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 2014 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 2015 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2016 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +198.8% |
| 2017 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2018 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 2019 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -155.9% |
| 2020 | -3.05 % change on previous year | -251.9% |
| 2021 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2022 | -0.0795 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.33 % change on previous year | 7.62 % change on previous year | 34.12 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 12.03 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 17.99 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 11.77 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 25.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.46 % change on previous year | 2.88 % change on previous year | 18.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.35 % change on previous year | -3.59 % change on previous year | 19.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.65 % change on previous year | -3.05 % change on previous year | -0.0795 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 129 Greece 0.0062 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Guam 0 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Anguilla 0 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Japan -0.2135 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Tajikistan -0.4333 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Aruba -0.5818 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia was -0.0795 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.12 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.59 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 132nd out of 189 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.