Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta was 42.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Saudi Arabia, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Saudi Arabia stood at 42.3%.
That represents a change of down 15.2% on the previous year and up 246.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 49.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11.1%, in 2011.
That places Saudi Arabia 42nd out of 111 countries with data for 2022, 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 graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 13.1% | — |
| 1999 | 16.3% | +23.9% |
| 2000 | 16.1% | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 16.3% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 17.4% | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 16.2% | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 15.4% | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 13.8% | -10.8% |
| 2006 | 14.4% | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 14.2% | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 14.2% | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 14.8% | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 13.1% | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 11.1% | -15.6% |
| 2012 | 12.2% | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 14.3% | +17.3% |
| 2014 | 15.9% | +11.5% |
| 2015 | 21.2% | +32.8% |
| 2016 | 26.2% | +23.9% |
| 2017 | 33.4% | +27.3% |
| 2018 | 42.6% | +27.5% |
| 2019 | 42.3% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 43.1% | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 49.9% | +15.8% |
| 2022 | 42.3% | -15.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 42.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 44.5%, 95% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 42.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 29.3%, 1.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.7% | 13.1% | 16.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.3% | 13.8% | 17.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.2% | 11.1% | 42.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.1% | 42.3% | 49.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Saudi Arabia?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Saudi Arabia was 42.3% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.9% in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.1% in 2011.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 42nd out of 111 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 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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February 2026 Data Release