Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand
New Zealand: Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes was 193.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand, 2000–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand is 193.2%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand peaked at 215.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 34.2%, in 2000.
That places New Zealand 1st out of 126 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.2% | — |
| 2001 | 57.9% | +69.1% |
| 2002 | 79.8% | +37.9% |
| 2003 | 71.6% | -10.3% |
| 2004 | 62.6% | -12.6% |
| 2005 | 60.6% | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 80.2% | +32.3% |
| 2007 | 96.5% | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 88.3% | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 166.5% | +88.5% |
| 2020 | 185.5% | +11.4% |
| 2021 | 215.3% | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 212.7% | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 206.0% | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 193.2% | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.2% | 34.2% | 96.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 166.5% | 166.5% | 166.5% | 1 |
| 2020s | 202.5% | 185.5% | 215.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand?
- Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in New Zealand was 193.2% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 215.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.2% in 2000.
- How does New Zealand rank for gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 1st out of 126 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release