Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes in Kuwait
Kuwait: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes was 77 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait, 2001–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait is 77 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and down 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Kuwait peaked at 1,127 number in 2002 and was at its lowest, 37 number, in 2014.
Kuwait ranks 123rd of 133 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 … Enrolment 8 both sexes in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,060 number | — |
| 2002 | 1,127 number | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 958 number | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 814 number | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 37 number | -95.5% |
| 2015 | 65 number | +75.7% |
| 2016 | 57 number | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 80 number | +40.4% |
| 2018 | 86 number | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 77 number | -10.5% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 77 number is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,497 number, 1% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 77 number is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,639 number, 2% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 989.75 number | 814 number | 1,127 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 67 number | 37 number | 86 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 86.7 (2021)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 80.57 (2021)
- 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)
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 77 number in 2019, 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 number in 2002.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 37 number in 2014.
- How does Kuwait rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 123rd out of 133 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.5%. 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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Total number of students enrolled in public and private tertiary education institutions in programmes on the doctoral or equivalent (ISCED 8) level.