Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Mongolia
Mongolia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both was 150,282 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mongolia, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mongolia is 150,282, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mongolia peaked at 171,509 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 19,548, in 1971.
Mongolia ranks 106th of 200 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 … gaps filled both in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19,699 | — |
| 1971 | 19,548 | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 19,649 | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 19,997 | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 21,373 | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 24,175 | +13.1% |
| 1976 | 27,108 | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 30,994 | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 33,589 | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 36,654 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 39,090 | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 41,948 | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 43,854 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 45,831 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 47,369 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 46,946 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 47,575 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 46,728 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 46,639 | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 43,279 | -7.2% |
| 1990 | 40,038 | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 35,816 | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 32,580 | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 28,722 | -11.8% |
| 1994 | 30,429 | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 34,248 | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 38,643 | +12.8% |
| 1997 | 44,088 | +14.1% |
| 1998 | 50,961 | +15.6% |
| 1999 | 65,272 | +28.1% |
| 2000 | 74,025 | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 84,970 | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 90,275 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 98,031 | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 108,738 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 123,824 | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 138,019 | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 142,411 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 151,533 | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 162,217 | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 161,323 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 166,783 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 168,001 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 164,954 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 168,301 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 171,509 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 154,045 | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 148,711 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 141,885 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 147,813 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 148,446 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 147,293 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 145,267 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 145,345 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 150,282 | +3.4% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 150,282 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 237,490, 63% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 150,282 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103,347, 1.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,279 | 19,548 | 36,654 | 10 |
| 1980s | 44,926 | 39,090 | 47,575 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,080 | 28,722 | 65,272 | 10 |
| 2000s | 117,404 | 74,025 | 162,217 | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,332 | 141,885 | 171,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,327 | 145,267 | 150,282 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More education data for Mongolia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25,798 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 135,342 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 129,476 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 412,877 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 379,647 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.5431 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mongolia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Mongolia was 150,282 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 171,509 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,548 in 1971.
- How does Mongolia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Mongolia ranks 106th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.