Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Ibrd Only

WB: Ibrd Only: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 192.21 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
192.21 million
Change on year
up 1.6%
Rank
11th
of 221 groups
All-time high
192.21 million
in 2024
All-time low
15.61 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Ibrd Only, 1970–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

WB: Ibrd Only recorded 192.21 million for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Ibrd Only peaked at 192.21 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.61 million, in 1971.

WB: Ibrd Only ranks 11th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

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: Ibrd Only, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled in WB: Ibrd Only, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 29.94 million
1971 15.61 million -47.9%
1972 23.26 million +49.1%
1973 18.87 million -18.9%
1974 25.32 million +34.2%
1975 25.69 million +1.4%
1976 20.10 million -21.8%
1977 21.15 million +5.3%
1978 21.99 million +3.9%
1979 22.71 million +3.3%
1980 23.63 million +4.0%
1981 25.02 million +5.9%
1982 25.77 million +3.0%
1983 26.97 million +4.7%
1984 34.09 million +26.4%
1985 36.05 million +5.7%
1986 30.69 million -14.9%
1987 33.22 million +8.3%
1988 31.51 million -5.2%
1989 33.67 million +6.9%
1990 33.14 million -1.6%
1991 34.72 million +4.7%
1992 40.35 million +16.2%
1993 39.21 million -2.8%
1994 41.92 million +6.9%
1995 43.57 million +3.9%
1996 41.57 million -4.6%
1997 49.31 million +18.6%
1998 50.09 million +1.6%
1999 53.24 million +6.3%
2000 56.50 million +6.1%
2001 61.74 million +9.3%
2002 68.23 million +10.5%
2003 74.84 million +9.7%
2004 80.49 million +7.5%
2005 85.73 million +6.5%
2006 94.36 million +10.1%
2007 98.97 million +4.9%
2008 106.14 million +7.3%
2009 111.77 million +5.3%
2010 118.11 million +5.7%
2011 125.93 million +6.6%
2012 131.01 million +4.0%
2013 133.62 million +2.0%
2014 145.50 million +8.9%
2015 150.45 million +3.4%
2016 152.85 million +1.6%
2017 154.31 million +1.0%
2018 155.88 million +1.0%
2019 159.43 million +2.3%
2020 165.73 million +4.0%
2021 174.01 million +5.0%
2022 181.79 million +4.5%
2023 189.20 million +4.1%
2024 192.21 million +1.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 22.46 million 15.61 million 29.94 million 10
1980s 30.06 million 23.63 million 36.05 million 10
1990s 42.71 million 33.14 million 53.24 million 10
2000s 83.88 million 56.50 million 111.77 million 10
2010s 142.71 million 118.11 million 159.43 million 10
2020s 180.59 million 165.73 million 192.21 million 5

Countries ranked near WB: Ibrd Only

  1. 8 Philippines 5.14 million compare
  2. 9 Russian Federation 4.52 million compare
  3. 10 Bangladesh 3.95 million compare
  4. 11 Japan 3.88 million compare
  5. 12 Egypt 3.87 million compare
  6. 13 Argentina 3.74 million compare
  7. 14 Iran 3.34 million compare

See the full ranking of 421 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Ibrd Only?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in WB: Ibrd Only was 192.21 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in WB: Ibrd Only?
The highest recorded value was 192.21 million in 2024.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in WB: Ibrd Only?
The lowest recorded value was 15.61 million in 1971.
How does WB: Ibrd Only rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
WB: Ibrd Only ranks 11th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in WB: Ibrd Only?
Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this WB: Ibrd Only 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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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.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
421 places, 19,011 data points, 1970–2025
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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.