Gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia
Estonia: Gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 32.6% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia, 2006–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia is 32.6%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia peaked at 36.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 28.3%, in 2017.
Estonia ranks 31st of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 32.0% | — |
| 2007 | 30.5% | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 28.9% | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 34.0% | +17.4% |
| 2010 | 36.8% | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 33.9% | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 34.0% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 36.3% | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 32.0% | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 29.2% | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 30.4% | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 28.3% | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 32.1% | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 34.4% | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 32.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 32.6% | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.4% | 28.9% | 34.0% | 4 |
| 2010s | 32.7% | 28.3% | 36.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.6% | 32.5% | 32.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia?
- Gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Estonia was 32.6% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.8% in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.3% in 2017.
- How does Estonia rank for gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Estonia ranks 31st out of 44 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross attendance ratio for tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release