Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes in Kuwait
Kuwait: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes was 73 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait, 2001–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait is 73, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 97.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait peaked at 1,127 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 37, in 2014.
Kuwait ranks 132nd of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,060 | — |
| 2002 | 1,127 | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 958 | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 814 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 37 | -95.5% |
| 2015 | 65 | +75.7% |
| 2016 | 57 | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 80 | +40.4% |
| 2018 | 86 | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 77 | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 76 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 73 | -3.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 73 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,720, 1% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 73 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,583, 1% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 989.75 | 814 | 1,127 | 4 |
| 2010s | 67 | 37 | 86 | 6 |
| 2020s | 74.5 | 73 | 76 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 129 Montenegro 128 compare
- 130 El Salvador 116 compare
- 131 Turkmenistan 83 compare
- 133 Cape Verde 62 compare
- 134 San Marino 35
- 135 Monaco 32 compare
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait was 73 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1,127 in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 37 in 2014.
- How does Kuwait rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 132nd out of 143 countries with data for 2021.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release