Gross graduation ratio … graduation UNESCO Institute for Sta in Turkey
Turkey: Gross graduation ratio … graduation UNESCO Institute for Sta was 37.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Turkey, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Turkey stood at 37.9%.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Turkey peaked at 44.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 1999.
That places Turkey 64th out of 108 countries with data for 2023, 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 … graduation UNESCO Institute for Sta in Turkey, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7.7% | — |
| 2000 | 8.2% | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 9.5% | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 11.2% | +17.0% |
| 2003 | 12.5% | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 10.4% | -16.8% |
| 2005 | 10.9% | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 14.7% | +35.3% |
| 2007 | 16.6% | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 18.3% | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 19.2% | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 21.2% | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 21.4% | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 27.6% | +28.9% |
| 2014 | 33.1% | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 38.6% | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 41.1% | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 44.8% | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 44.9% | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 36.2% | -19.2% |
| 2023 | 37.9% | +4.5% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 37.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40.1%, 94% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 37.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55.5%, 68% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 13.2% | 8.2% | 19.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.5% | 21.2% | 41.1% | 6 |
| 2020s | 40.9% | 36.2% | 44.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More education data for Turkey
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Turkey?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Turkey was 37.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 44.9% in 2021.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 1999.
- How does Turkey rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Turkey ranks 64th out of 108 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release