Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan
Pakistan: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 94,991 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan, 2003–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan is 94,991, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 604.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan peaked at 98,061 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 281, in 2003.
Pakistan ranks 37th of 149 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 281 | — |
| 2004 | 13,483 | +4698.2% |
| 2005 | 13,483 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 41,638 | +208.8% |
| 2007 | 48,457 | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 49,426 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 62,227 | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 78,573 | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 92,221 | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 97,222 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 98,061 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 94,991 | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32,714 | 281 | 62,227 | 7 |
| 2010s | 92,214 | 78,573 | 98,061 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 34 Bangladesh 108,223 compare
- 35 Cameroon 102,956 compare
- 36 Libya 96,284
- 38 Kazakhstan 90,593 compare
- 39 Guatemala 81,185 compare
- 40 Tajikistan 76,709 compare
More education data for Pakistan
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0989 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 445,877 (2024)
- 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 59.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 36.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Pakistan was 94,991 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 98,061 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 281 in 2003.
- How does Pakistan rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Pakistan ranks 37th out of 149 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 604.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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