Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Canada
Canada: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Canada, 1976–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Canada recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Canada peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
Canada ranks 163rd of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -29.6% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -32.7% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -41.3% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 90% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More education data for Canada
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 133,275 (1996)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Canada?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Canada was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Canada rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Canada ranks 163rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP. 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) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.