Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Pacific Island Small States

WB: Pacific Island Small States: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 6.83 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.83 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1.5%
Rank
29th
of 221 groups
All-time high
29.21 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-10.89 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Pacific Island Small States, 1971–2024

-100102030197119972024

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

Analysis

WB: Pacific Island Small States recorded 6.83 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Pacific Island Small States peaked at 29.21 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -10.89 % change on previous year, in 1982.

WB: Pacific Island Small States ranks 29th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 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 WB: Pacific Island Small States, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: Pacific Island Small States, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 15.27 % change on previous year
1972 12.42 % change on previous year -18.7%
1973 12.31 % change on previous year -0.9%
1974 14.17 % change on previous year +15.1%
1975 15.76 % change on previous year +11.2%
1976 3.43 % change on previous year -78.2%
1977 3.47 % change on previous year +1.1%
1978 3.11 % change on previous year -10.3%
1979 27.61 % change on previous year +788.3%
1980 -4.67 % change on previous year -116.9%
1981 29.21 % change on previous year -725.2%
1982 -10.89 % change on previous year -137.3%
1983 0.1014 % change on previous year -100.9%
1984 8.81 % change on previous year +8586.4%
1985 7.96 % change on previous year -9.6%
1986 -5.84 % change on previous year -173.3%
1987 8.57 % change on previous year -246.8%
1988 7.53 % change on previous year -12.2%
1989 6.42 % change on previous year -14.7%
1990 27.95 % change on previous year +335.1%
1991 21.51 % change on previous year -23.1%
1992 2.14 % change on previous year -90.1%
1993 1.52 % change on previous year -29.0%
1994 1.47 % change on previous year -3.0%
1995 2.19 % change on previous year +48.6%
1996 2.9 % change on previous year +32.5%
1997 3.34 % change on previous year +15.1%
1998 3.9 % change on previous year +16.8%
1999 5.97 % change on previous year +53.3%
2000 0.8675 % change on previous year -85.5%
2001 3 % change on previous year +246.2%
2002 6.11 % change on previous year +103.6%
2003 4.44 % change on previous year -27.4%
2004 2.18 % change on previous year -50.9%
2005 1.67 % change on previous year -23.4%
2006 13.07 % change on previous year +683.5%
2007 11.18 % change on previous year -14.5%
2008 9.6 % change on previous year -14.1%
2009 8.61 % change on previous year -10.3%
2010 8.31 % change on previous year -3.5%
2011 7.8 % change on previous year -6.1%
2012 6.21 % change on previous year -20.4%
2013 6.49 % change on previous year +4.4%
2014 5.72 % change on previous year -11.9%
2015 5.17 % change on previous year -9.5%
2016 4.18 % change on previous year -19.2%
2017 4.14 % change on previous year -0.9%
2018 3.84 % change on previous year -7.3%
2019 2.93 % change on previous year -23.6%
2020 7.54 % change on previous year +157.4%
2021 6.57 % change on previous year -12.9%
2022 6.18 % change on previous year -6.0%
2023 6.72 % change on previous year +8.9%
2024 6.83 % change on previous year +1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.95 % change on previous year 3.11 % change on previous year 27.61 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.72 % change on previous year -10.89 % change on previous year 29.21 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.29 % change on previous year 1.47 % change on previous year 27.95 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.07 % change on previous year 0.8675 % change on previous year 13.07 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.48 % change on previous year 2.93 % change on previous year 8.31 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.77 % change on previous year 6.18 % change on previous year 7.54 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near WB: Pacific Island Small States

  1. 26 Samoa 11.41 % change on previous year compare
  2. 27 Andorra 11.34 % change on previous year compare
  3. 28 Cyprus 11.09 % change on previous year compare
  4. 29 Jordan 10.97 % change on previous year compare
  5. 30 Malta 10.95 % change on previous year compare
  6. 31 Belize 10.18 % change on previous year compare
  7. 32 Ukraine 9.64 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Pacific Island Small States?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Pacific Island Small States was 6.83 % 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 WB: Pacific Island Small States?
The highest recorded value was 29.21 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in WB: Pacific Island Small States?
The lowest recorded value was -10.89 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does WB: Pacific Island Small States rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
WB: Pacific Island Small States ranks 29th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in WB: Pacific Island Small States?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this WB: Pacific Island Small States 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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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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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.