Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes was 181,704 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Denmark, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Denmark stood at 181,704. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 195,969 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 181,704, in 2024.
That places Denmark 71st out of 131 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 182,281 | — |
| 2014 | 187,902 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 195,054 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 195,700 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 195,969 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 195,846 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 194,663 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 194,534 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 193,917 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 194,686 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 187,015 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 181,704 | -2.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 181,704 is above the median for high income countries, which is 181,704, 1.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 181,704 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 185,112, 98% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 192,488 | 182,281 | 195,969 | 7 |
| 2020s | 190,371 | 181,704 | 194,686 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Denmark?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Denmark was 181,704 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 195,969 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 181,704 in 2024.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 71st out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release