Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes in Lebanon
Lebanon: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … Enrolment 8 both sexes was 4,230 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Lebanon, 1999–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 4,230 number for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in 2019.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 209.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Lebanon peaked at 4,690 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 566 number, in 1999.
Lebanon ranks 68th of 133 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 566 number | — |
| 2000 | 809 number | +42.9% |
| 2001 | 1,200 number | +48.3% |
| 2002 | 1,367 number | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 1,407 number | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 1,720 number | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 1,682 number | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 1,574 number | -6.4% |
| 2007 | 1,992 number | +26.6% |
| 2008 | 2,143 number | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 1,366 number | -36.3% |
| 2010 | 1,588 number | +16.3% |
| 2011 | 1,608 number | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 1,732 number | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 2,531 number | +46.1% |
| 2014 | 3,778 number | +49.3% |
| 2015 | 4,102 number | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 4,690 number | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 4,620 number | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 4,042 number | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 4,230 number | +4.7% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 4,230 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,373 number, 1.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 4,230 number is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,639 number, 91% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 566 number | 566 number | 566 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,526 number | 809 number | 2,143 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,292 number | 1,588 number | 4,690 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More education data for Lebanon
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 77.64 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 77.49 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 45,252 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 34,874 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 102,145 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 96,517 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,800 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 533,550 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Lebanon?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Lebanon was 4,230 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 4,690 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 566 number in 1999.
- How does Lebanon rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Lebanon ranks 68th out of 133 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.