Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate was 2.2 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Kingdom, 1972–2023
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 United Kingdom is 2.2 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.1% on the previous year and up 150.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Kingdom peaked at 14.23 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -4.39 % change on previous year, in 2013.
United Kingdom ranks 96th 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 … both annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 1974 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +135.5% |
| 1975 | 10.45 % change on previous year | +333.7% |
| 1976 | 4.16 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 1977 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1978 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1979 | 3.06 % change on previous year | +131.7% |
| 1980 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1981 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +142.6% |
| 1982 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 14.23 % change on previous year | +276.3% |
| 1984 | 2 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1985 | 0.6799 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 1986 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +272.8% |
| 1987 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1988 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1989 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +51.4% |
| 1990 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 1991 | 6.83 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1992 | 10.08 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 1993 | 10.35 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 1995 | 8.97 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 0.4175 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 1997 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +828.8% |
| 1998 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 1999 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +196.1% |
| 2000 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -137.1% |
| 2001 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -178.2% |
| 2002 | 8.38 % change on previous year | +292.8% |
| 2003 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 2004 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -183.9% |
| 2005 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -201.1% |
| 2006 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2007 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 2008 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -223.4% |
| 2009 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -360.9% |
| 2010 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2011 | 0.5276 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2012 | 0.1404 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 2013 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -3226.5% |
| 2014 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2015 | -0.9605 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 2016 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -354.4% |
| 2017 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2018 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2019 | 6.13 % change on previous year | +323.4% |
| 2020 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2021 | 9.5 % change on previous year | +114.7% |
| 2022 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 2023 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2.2 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.63 % change on previous year, 84% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2.2 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.11 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all … both annual growth rate in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -3226.5% | 0.1404 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +828.8% | 0.4175 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.4 % change on previous year | 1.02 % change on previous year | 10.45 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.64 % change on previous year | 0.6799 % change on previous year | 14.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.5 % change on previous year | 0.4175 % change on previous year | 10.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.54 % change on previous year | -2.73 % change on previous year | 8.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.846 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | 6.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.16 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 9.5 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More education data for United Kingdom
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Kingdom?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in United Kingdom was 2.2 % 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 14.23 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.39 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does United Kingdom rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- United Kingdom ranks 96th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.