Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Barbados
Barbados: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 3,904 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Barbados, 1999–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Barbados is 3,904, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 23.8% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Barbados peaked at 6,722 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3,369, in 1999.
That places Barbados 108th out of 149 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Barbados, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3,369 | — |
| 2000 | 3,633 | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 3,591 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 5,556 | +54.7% |
| 2009 | 6,722 | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 5,124 | -23.8% |
| 2011 | 3,904 | -23.8% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 3,904 is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,736, 36% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 3,904 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9,635, 41% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,369 | 3,369 | 3,369 | 1 |
| 2000s | 4,876 | 3,591 | 6,722 | 4 |
| 2010s | 4,514 | 3,904 | 5,124 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
More education data for Barbados
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Barbados?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Barbados was 3,904 in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 6,722 in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,369 in 1999.
- How does Barbados rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Barbados ranks 108th out of 149 countries with data for 2011.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Barbados 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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February 2026 Data Release