Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes was 592,694 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan, 2014–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan is 592,694, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan peaked at 604,345 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 459,369, in 2016.
That places Kazakhstan 40th 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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 492,461 | — |
| 2015 | 477,387 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 459,369 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 477,074 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 496,209 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 542,458 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 604,345 | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 592,694 | -1.9% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 592,694 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 246,913, 2.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 592,694 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 185,112, 3.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 490,826 | 459,369 | 542,458 | 6 |
| 2020s | 598,520 | 592,694 | 604,345 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More education data for Kazakhstan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 251,627 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 638 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 505,387 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 476,418 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6994 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0756 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Kazakhstan was 592,694 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 604,345 in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 459,369 in 2016.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Kazakhstan ranks 40th out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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