Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Syria
Syria: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes was 1,584 number in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Syria, 2002–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Syria recorded 1,584 number for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in 2016.
The figure is down 15.9% on the previous year and up 153.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Syria peaked at 1,884 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 327 number, in 2002.
Syria ranks 92nd 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 programmes, both sexes in Syria, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 327 number | — |
| 2003 | 361 number | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 385 number | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 391 number | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 624 number | +59.6% |
| 2007 | 589 number | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 723 number | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 891 number | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 1,650 number | +85.2% |
| 2011 | 1,273 number | -22.8% |
| 2012 | 1,622 number | +27.4% |
| 2013 | 1,660 number | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 1,807 number | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 1,884 number | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 1,584 number | -15.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 536.38 number | 327 number | 891 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,640 number | 1,273 number | 1,884 number | 7 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 89 Uzbekistan 1,764 number compare
- 90 Niger 1,713 number compare
- 91 Togo 1,652 number compare
- 93 United Arab Emirates 1,478 number compare
- 94 Cyprus 1,472 number compare
- 95 Burkina Faso 1,382 number compare
More education data for Syria
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 144,621 (2024)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Syria?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Syria was 1,584 number in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1,884 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 327 number in 2002.
- How does Syria rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Syria ranks 92nd out of 133 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.