Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes was 4.45 million in 2023. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Philippines, 2010–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 4.45 million for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in 2023. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 4.45 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.43 million, in 2010.
That places Philippines 7th out of 131 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 … tertiary 6 both sexes in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.43 million | — |
| 2011 | 2.60 million | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 2.68 million | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 2.93 million | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 3.15 million | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 3.16 million | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 4.45 million | +41.0% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 4.45 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 246,913, 18.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 4.45 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 454,023, 9.8× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.82 million | 2.43 million | 3.16 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.45 million | 4.45 million | 4.45 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Philippines?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Philippines was 4.45 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 4.45 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.43 million in 2010.
- How does Philippines rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 7th out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release