Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) was 2.5 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.5 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 42.2%
World rank
81st
of 176 countries
All-time high
9.71 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-4.3 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
52
1972–2023

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1972–2023

-50510197219972023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 2.5 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 42.2% on the previous year and up 163.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 9.71 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -4.3 % change on previous year, in 2004.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 81st of 176 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.

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1972 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 1.72 % change on previous year
1973 -0.2693 % change on previous year -115.7%
1974 0.9175 % change on previous year -440.6%
1975 9.71 % change on previous year +957.8%
1976 3.94 % change on previous year -59.4%
1977 2.56 % change on previous year -35.0%
1978 1.63 % change on previous year -36.5%
1979 2.91 % change on previous year +78.7%
1980 0.4919 % change on previous year -83.1%
1981 3.76 % change on previous year +664.5%
1982 2.67 % change on previous year -29.0%
1983 1.85 % change on previous year -30.6%
1984 1.39 % change on previous year -24.9%
1985 -0.0144 % change on previous year -101.0%
1986 1.23 % change on previous year -8641.3%
1987 2.22 % change on previous year +80.4%
1988 1.09 % change on previous year -50.9%
1989 2 % change on previous year +83.4%
1990 4.04 % change on previous year +102.6%
1991 5.56 % change on previous year +37.4%
1992 9 % change on previous year +61.9%
1993 8.56 % change on previous year -4.9%
1994 7.88 % change on previous year -8.0%
1995 7.01 % change on previous year -11.0%
1996 1.39 % change on previous year -80.2%
1997 1.12 % change on previous year -19.5%
1998 0.6323 % change on previous year -43.3%
1999 6.15 % change on previous year +872.7%
2000 -4.28 % change on previous year -169.6%
2001 0.8001 % change on previous year -118.7%
2002 6.72 % change on previous year +739.7%
2003 0.5953 % change on previous year -91.1%
2004 -4.3 % change on previous year -823.1%
2005 1.42 % change on previous year -133.1%
2006 1.81 % change on previous year +27.3%
2007 1.35 % change on previous year -25.6%
2008 -1.38 % change on previous year -202.2%
2009 4.29 % change on previous year -410.7%
2010 3.63 % change on previous year -15.4%
2011 1.02 % change on previous year -71.9%
2012 0.3263 % change on previous year -68.0%
2013 -3.97 % change on previous year -1316.9%
2014 -1.13 % change on previous year -71.6%
2015 -1.38 % change on previous year +22.8%
2016 1.87 % change on previous year -235.2%
2017 1.18 % change on previous year -36.9%
2018 1.09 % change on previous year -8.1%
2019 5.96 % change on previous year +449.4%
2020 5.06 % change on previous year -15.2%
2021 9.13 % change on previous year +80.4%
2022 4.33 % change on previous year -52.6%
2023 2.5 % change on previous year -42.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.89 % change on previous year -0.2693 % change on previous year 9.71 % change on previous year 8
1980s 1.67 % change on previous year -0.0144 % change on previous year 3.76 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.13 % change on previous year 0.6323 % change on previous year 9 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.7022 % change on previous year -4.3 % change on previous year 6.72 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.859 % change on previous year -3.97 % change on previous year 5.96 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.25 % change on previous year 2.5 % change on previous year 9.13 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 78 Finland 2.64 % change on previous year compare
  2. 79 Liechtenstein 2.62 % change on previous year compare
  3. 80 Kuwait 2.6 % change on previous year compare
  4. 82 China 2.42 % change on previous year compare
  5. 83 United States of America 2.34 % change on previous year compare
  6. 84 Portugal 2.3 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 397 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2.5 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 9.71 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -4.3 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number)?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 81st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 163.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
397 places, 16,094 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.