Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Hungary
Hungary: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 32.7% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Hungary, 2005–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary is 32.7%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary peaked at 44.1% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 30.1%, in 2013.
That places Hungary 50th out of 103 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 44.1% | — |
| 2006 | 44.1% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 41.1% | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 39.8% | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 43.2% | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 41.2% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 34.2% | -17.0% |
| 2012 | 31.1% | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 30.1% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 30.6% | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 32.3% | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 32.1% | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 30.2% | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 32.7% | +8.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 32.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 43.1%, 76% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 32.7% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.1%, 74% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.5% | 39.8% | 44.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.7% | 30.1% | 41.2% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.32 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.19 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Hungary was 32.7% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 44.1% in 2006.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.1% in 2013.
- How does Hungary rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Hungary ranks 50th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.