Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria
Algeria: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 54.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria, 1987–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria stood at 54.4%.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria peaked at 55.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8.6%, in 1988.
That places Algeria 76th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 8.8% | — |
| 1988 | 8.6% | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | +16.6% |
| 1991 | 10.8% | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 10.9% | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 10.9% | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 10.4% | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 10.2% | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 11.6% | +13.4% |
| 1999 | 13.6% | +17.2% |
| 2001 | 15.3% | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 17.0% | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 18.2% | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 18.9% | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 20.7% | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 21.3% | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 23.6% | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 30.5% | +29.3% |
| 2010 | 30.7% | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 32.4% | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 33.6% | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 35.4% | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 36.0% | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 38.2% | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 43.9% | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 49.2% | +12.0% |
| 2018 | 52.9% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 53.9% | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 53.4% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 54.2% | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 53.4% | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 55.5% | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 54.4% | -2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.7% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 2 |
| 1990s | 11.1% | 10.1% | 13.6% | 8 |
| 2000s | 20.7% | 15.3% | 30.5% | 8 |
| 2010s | 40.6% | 30.7% | 53.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.2% | 53.4% | 55.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 73 Costa Rica 55.0% compare
- 74 North Macedonia 55.0% compare
- 75 Slovakia 54.5% compare
- 77 Lebanon 54.4% compare
- 78 Kyrgyzstan 53.9% compare
- 79 Panama 53.7% compare
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Algeria was 54.4% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 55.5% in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 1988.
- How does Algeria rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Algeria ranks 76th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release