Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Algeria
Algeria: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes was 543,566 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes in Algeria, 2015–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Algeria is 543,566, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Algeria peaked at 586,622 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 389,147, in 2015.
That places Algeria 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 389,147 | — |
| 2016 | 442,765 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 468,617 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 451,118 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 529,381 | +17.3% |
| 2021 | 573,890 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 586,622 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 535,259 | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 543,566 | +1.6% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 543,566 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 50,471, 10.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 543,566 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 35,743, 15.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 437,912 | 389,147 | 468,617 | 4 |
| 2020s | 553,744 | 529,381 | 586,622 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Algeria?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Algeria was 543,566 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 586,622 in 2022.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 389,147 in 2015.
- How does Algeria rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Algeria ranks 12th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release