Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 222,879 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cambodia, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 222,879 number for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cambodia peaked at 223,222 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 601 number, in 1981.
That places Cambodia 85th out of 193 countries with data for 2019, 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, both sexes (number) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9,228 number | — |
| 1972 | 10,425 number | +13.0% |
| 1973 | 9,988 number | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 702 number | -93.0% |
| 1981 | 601 number | -14.4% |
| 1982 | 602 number | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 769 number | +27.7% |
| 1984 | 1,369 number | +78.0% |
| 1985 | 1,970 number | +43.9% |
| 1986 | 2,213 number | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 5,080 number | +129.6% |
| 1990 | 5,479 number | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 6,659 number | +21.5% |
| 1992 | 8,764 number | +31.6% |
| 1993 | 10,837 number | +23.7% |
| 1994 | 12,218 number | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 11,652 number | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 13,401 number | +15.0% |
| 1997 | 10,019 number | -25.2% |
| 2000 | 22,108 number | +120.7% |
| 2001 | 25,416 number | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 32,010 number | +25.9% |
| 2003 | 43,210 number | +35.0% |
| 2004 | 45,370 number | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 56,810 number | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 94,708 number | +66.7% |
| 2007 | 117,420 number | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 137,490 number | +17.1% |
| 2009 | 168,003 number | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 195,166 number | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 223,222 number | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 217,364 number | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 207,603 number | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 211,484 number | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 222,879 number | +5.4% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 222,879 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 217,880 number, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 222,879 number is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 176,648 number, 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Cambodia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +129.6% | 2,213 number | 5,080 number |
| 1980 | -93.0% | 9,988 number | 702 number |
| 2000 | +120.7% | 10,019 number | 22,108 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,880 number | 9,228 number | 10,425 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 1,663 number | 601 number | 5,080 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 9,879 number | 5,479 number | 13,401 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 74,254 number | 22,108 number | 168,003 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 212,953 number | 195,166 number | 223,222 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 82 Bulgaria 236,335 number compare
- 83 Ireland 231,201 number compare
- 84 Paraguay 225,211 number compare
- 86 Costa Rica 221,811 number compare
- 87 Kyrgyzstan 218,660 number compare
- 88 Azerbaijan 218,279 number compare
More education data for Cambodia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.4 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.31 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cambodia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Cambodia was 222,879 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 223,222 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 601 number in 1981.
- How does Cambodia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Cambodia ranks 85th out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total number of students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.