Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 11,045 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Hungary, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Hungary stood at 11,045.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 42,048 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1998.
Hungary ranks 90th of 149 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, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 819 | — |
| 2000 | 3,522 | +330.0% |
| 2001 | 6,724 | +90.9% |
| 2002 | 9,560 | +42.2% |
| 2003 | 15,021 | +57.1% |
| 2004 | 20,321 | +35.3% |
| 2005 | 23,614 | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 25,039 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 26,066 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 28,409 | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 32,323 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 37,130 | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 41,021 | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 42,048 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 37,018 | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 20,100 | -45.7% |
| 2015 | 11,655 | -42.0% |
| 2016 | 11,989 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 13,317 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 12,236 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 11,182 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 11,197 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 11,834 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 11,956 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 11,980 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 11,045 | -7.8% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 11,045 is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,736, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 11,045 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15,778, 70% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +330.0% | 819 | 3,522 |
| 2001 | +90.9% | 3,522 | 6,724 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 409.5 | 0 | 819 | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,060 | 3,522 | 32,323 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,770 | 11,182 | 42,048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,602 | 11,045 | 11,980 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Hungary?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Hungary was 11,045 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 42,048 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1998.
- How does Hungary rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 90th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. 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, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release