Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Japan
Japan: Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and was 3,885 Thousand in 2012. ▼ Falling
Latest (2012)
3,885 Thousand
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
4th
of 45 countries
All-time high
4,085 Thousand
in 2006
All-time low
3,836 Thousand
in 2010
Years of data
10
2003–2012
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Japan, 2003–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2012, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Japan stood at 3,885 Thousand.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Japan peaked at 4,085 Thousand in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3,836 Thousand, in 2010.
That places Japan 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top 10%.
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Japan, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,984 Thousand | — |
| 2004 | 4,032 Thousand | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 4,038 Thousand | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 4,085 Thousand | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 4,033 Thousand | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 3,939 Thousand | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 3,874 Thousand | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 3,836 Thousand | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 3,881 Thousand | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 3,885 Thousand | +0.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 3,885 Thousand is above the median for high income countries, which is 376.5 Thousand, 10.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,998 Thousand | 3,874 Thousand | 4,085 Thousand | 7 |
| 2010s | 3,867 Thousand | 3,836 Thousand | 3,885 Thousand | 3 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 1 United States of America 20,994 Thousand compare
- 1 United States 20,994 Thousand compare
- 3 Türkiye 4,354 Thousand compare
- 5 Germany 2,939 Thousand compare
- 6 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2,496 Thousand compare
- 6 United Kingdom 2,496 Thousand compare
More education data for Japan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 627,777 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.50 million (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (1999)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.25 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0502 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Japan?
- Participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Japan was 3,885 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,085 Thousand in 2006.
- What is the lowest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,836 Thousand in 2010.
- How does Japan rank for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and?
- Japan ranks 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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