Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania
Lithuania: Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and was 175.07 Thousand in 2012. ▬ Flat
Latest (2012)
175.07 Thousand
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
31st
of 45 countries
All-time high
210.74 Thousand
in 2009
All-time low
167.61 Thousand
in 2003
Years of data
10
2003–2012
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania, 2003–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania is 175.07 Thousand, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 6.4% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania peaked at 210.74 Thousand in 2009 and was at its lowest, 167.61 Thousand, in 2003.
That places Lithuania 31st out of 45 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 167.61 Thousand | — |
| 2004 | 182.66 Thousand | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 195.41 Thousand | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 198.87 Thousand | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 199.85 Thousand | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 204.77 Thousand | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 210.74 Thousand | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 201.37 Thousand | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 187.12 Thousand | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 175.07 Thousand | -6.4% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 175.07 Thousand is below the median for high income countries, which is 376.5 Thousand, 46% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 175.07 Thousand is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 308.92 Thousand, 57% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 194.27 Thousand | 167.61 Thousand | 210.74 Thousand | 7 |
| 2010s | 187.85 Thousand | 175.07 Thousand | 201.37 Thousand | 3 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More education data for Lithuania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 337 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,487 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,458 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 244,656 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 120,897 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4914 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0419 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania?
- Participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in Lithuania was 175.07 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 210.74 Thousand in 2009.
- What is the lowest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 167.61 Thousand in 2003.
- How does Lithuania rank for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and?
- Lithuania ranks 31st out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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