Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Tonga
Tonga: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 668 number in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tonga, 1970–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Tonga recorded 668 number for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2003.
That represents a change of up 11.3% on the previous year and up 83.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tonga peaked at 705 number in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 1970.
Tonga ranks 189th of 193 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 Tonga, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 number | — |
| 1978 | 195 number | — |
| 1979 | 173 number | -11.3% |
| 1981 | 693 number | +300.6% |
| 1984 | 680 number | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 705 number | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 364 number | -48.4% |
| 2000 | 526 number | +44.5% |
| 2001 | 453 number | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 600 number | +32.5% |
| 2003 | 668 number | +11.3% |
Tonga compared with similar countries
- Tonga's 668 number is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 225,211 number, 0% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Tonga's 668 number is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 176,648 number, 0% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 122.67 number | 0 number | 195 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 692.67 number | 680 number | 705 number | 3 |
| 1990s | 364 number | 364 number | 364 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 561.75 number | 453 number | 668 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
- 186 Liechtenstein 849.5 number
- 187 New Caledonia 761 number compare
- 188 Bermuda 712 number compare
- 190 Andorra 633 number
- 191 Dominica 484 number compare
- 192 British Virgin Islands 348 number compare
More education data for Tonga
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 87.87 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.13 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,086 (2015)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 20 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,228 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,164 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,132 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15,644 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.92 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tonga?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Tonga was 668 number in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 705 number in 1985.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 number in 1970.
- How does Tonga rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Tonga ranks 189th out of 193 countries with data for 2003.
- Where does this Tonga 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.