Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) was 42,956 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female in Pakistan, 2003–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2015, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Pakistan stood at 42,956.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 995.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Pakistan peaked at 49,207 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 92, in 2003.
Pakistan ranks 39th of 146 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 programmes, female (number) in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 92 | — |
| 2004 | 3,922 | +4163.0% |
| 2005 | 3,922 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18,550 | +373.0% |
| 2007 | 21,588 | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 22,020 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 27,724 | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 34,362 | +23.9% |
| 2012 | 43,913 | +27.8% |
| 2013 | 46,848 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 49,207 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 42,956 | -12.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 42,956 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 14,929, 2.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 42,956 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16,717, 2.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,974 | 92 | 27,724 | 7 |
| 2010s | 43,457 | 34,362 | 49,207 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 36 Libya 47,731
- 37 Cameroon 47,510 compare
- 38 Tajikistan 44,975 compare
- 40 Kyrgyzstan 40,412 compare
- 41 Austria 39,649 compare
- 42 Philippines 37,483 compare
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Pakistan?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Pakistan was 42,956 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 49,207 in 2014.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 92 in 2003.
- How does Pakistan rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female?
- Pakistan ranks 39th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 995.3%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release