Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 297,934 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hong Kong, China, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hong Kong, China stood at 297,934 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hong Kong, China peaked at 304,886 number in 2014 and was at its lowest, 25,516 number, in 1971.
That places Hong Kong, China 69th 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 in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 25,516 number | — |
| 1972 | 27,831 number | +9.1% |
| 1973 | 30,245 number | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 34,197 number | +13.1% |
| 1975 | 38,265 number | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 44,482 number | +16.2% |
| 1977 | 44,210 number | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 52,961 number | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 56,771 number | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 63,971 number | +12.7% |
| 1983 | 71,382 number | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 74,563 number | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 85,214 number | +14.3% |
| 1993 | 88,950 number | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 97,392 number | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 146,039 number | +49.9% |
| 2004 | 147,724 number | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 152,294 number | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 155,324 number | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 194,236 number | +25.1% |
| 2008 | 252,615 number | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 254,273 number | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 264,761 number | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 270,512 number | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 269,838 number | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 300,395 number | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 304,886 number | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 298,643 number | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 300,316 number | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 300,223 number | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 298,197 number | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 297,934 number | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37,213 number | 25,516 number | 52,961 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 66,672 number | 56,771 number | 74,563 number | 4 |
| 1990s | 90,519 number | 85,214 number | 97,392 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 186,072 number | 146,039 number | 254,273 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 290,570 number | 264,761 number | 304,886 number | 10 |
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More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hong Kong, China?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hong Kong, China was 297,934 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 304,886 number in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,516 number in 1971.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 69th out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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.