Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Türkiye
Türkiye: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 37.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Türkiye, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Türkiye 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 Türkiye peaked at 44.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7.7%, in 1999.
That places Türkiye 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 from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Türkiye, 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Türkiye
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -15.69 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 184,069 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,898 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 3.56 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -13.75 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 3.44 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -17.6 % change on previous year (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Türkiye?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Türkiye 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 Türkiye?
- 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 Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.7% in 1999.
- How does Türkiye rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Türkiye 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 Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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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February 2026 Data Release