Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia
Australia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 397,182 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia, 2015–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia is 397,182, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia peaked at 644,584 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 317,466, in 2018.
That places Australia 17th out of 149 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 644,584 | — |
| 2016 | 617,659 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 468,298 | -24.2% |
| 2018 | 317,466 | -32.2% |
| 2019 | 393,196 | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 378,788 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 385,532 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 357,389 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 369,757 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 397,182 | +7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 488,241 | 317,466 | 644,584 | 5 |
| 2020s | 377,730 | 357,389 | 397,182 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 14 Canada 441,714 compare
- 15 Republic of Korea 431,394 compare
- 16 Iran, Islamic Republic of 429,305 compare
- 18 Thailand 372,854 compare
- 19 Saudi Arabia 370,514 compare
- 20 Ukraine 367,623 compare
More education data for Australia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 105,469 (1999)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.61 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Australia was 397,182 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 644,584 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 317,466 in 2018.
- How does Australia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 17th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release