Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Iceland
Iceland: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 22,255 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Iceland, 1994–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Iceland is 22,255, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Iceland peaked at 25,496 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 16,984, in 1995.
Iceland ranks 156th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 29 years of available data.
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 17,072 | — |
| 1995 | 16,984 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 17,227 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 20,342 | +18.1% |
| 1999 | 20,414 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 20,385 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 20,328 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 20,848 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 21,362 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 18,875 | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 19,597 | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 19,985 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 20,643 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 21,179 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 21,424 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 22,262 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 22,110 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 23,149 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 25,496 | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 24,688 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 24,104 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 23,085 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 22,615 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 22,397 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 21,492 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 21,176 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 22,767 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 22,523 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 22,255 | -1.2% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 22,255 is below the median for high income countries, which is 149,272, 15% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 22,255 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 247,303, 9% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,408 | 16,984 | 20,414 | 5 |
| 2000s | 20,463 | 18,875 | 21,424 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,140 | 21,492 | 25,496 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,180 | 21,176 | 22,767 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More education data for Iceland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0838 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Iceland?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Iceland was 22,255 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 25,496 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,984 in 1995.
- How does Iceland rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Iceland ranks 156th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release