Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 283,350 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary is 283,350 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 438,702 number in 2006 and was at its lowest, 80,536 number, in 1971.
Hungary ranks 73rd of 193 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 99,097 number | 80,536 number | 110,528 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 100,361 number | 98,505 number | 103,469 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 168,618 number | 100,868 number | 279,397 number | 10 |
| 2000s | 392,232 number | 307,071 number | 438,702 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 334,839 number | 283,350 number | 388,950 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 37,255 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 102.89 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 102.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Hungary was 283,350 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 438,702 number in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 80,536 number in 1971.
- How does Hungary rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 73rd out of 193 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.