Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Spain
Spain: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes was 433,798 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes in Spain, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Spain is 433,798, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Spain peaked at 514,369 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 334,537, in 2017.
Spain ranks 14th of 128 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 514,369 | — |
| 2014 | 411,451 | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 355,097 | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 337,192 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 334,537 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 339,934 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 345,640 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 365,556 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 377,902 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 400,478 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 418,653 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 433,798 | +3.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 433,798 is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,433, 6.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Spain's 433,798 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60,857, 7.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 376,889 | 334,537 | 514,369 | 7 |
| 2020s | 399,277 | 365,556 | 433,798 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Spain?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Spain was 433,798 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 514,369 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 334,537 in 2017.
- How does Spain rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Spain ranks 14th out of 128 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain 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