Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Israel
Israel: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both was 411,478 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Israel, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Israel recorded 411,478 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Israel peaked at 412,242 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55,486, in 1971.
That places Israel 62nd out of 200 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 … gaps filled both in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 55,486 | — |
| 1972 | 61,555 | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 70,431 | +14.4% |
| 1974 | 72,884 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 75,338 | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 80,210 | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 85,081 | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 83,671 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 95,142 | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 97,624 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 97,097 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 107,583 | +10.8% |
| 1983 | 110,309 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 112,901 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 114,482 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 116,062 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 118,608 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 115,657 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 117,454 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 122,568 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 134,885 | +10.0% |
| 1992 | 148,552 | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 162,219 | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 172,528 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 182,836 | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 198,766 | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 216,378 | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 233,991 | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 246,806 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 255,891 | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 270,979 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 299,716 | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 301,326 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 301,227 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 310,937 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 310,014 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 327,108 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 325,246 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 342,707 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 360,378 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 365,665 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 379,182 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 373,581 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 376,952 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 374,048 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 377,860 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 377,210 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 374,305 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 374,716 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 386,031 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 412,242 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 411,933 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 408,399 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 411,478 | +0.8% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 411,478 is above the median for high income countries, which is 158,952, 2.6× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Israel's 411,478 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 375,028, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75,533 | 55,486 | 95,142 | 9 |
| 1980s | 110,778 | 97,097 | 118,608 | 10 |
| 1990s | 181,953 | 122,568 | 246,806 | 10 |
| 2000s | 304,515 | 255,891 | 342,707 | 10 |
| 2010s | 373,390 | 360,378 | 379,182 | 10 |
| 2020s | 406,017 | 386,031 | 412,242 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More education data for Israel
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 71,062 (2009)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,660 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,410 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 277,964 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 948,390 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1048 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Israel?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Israel was 411,478 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 412,242 in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,486 in 1971.
- How does Israel rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Israel ranks 62nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.