Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and was 63.32 Thousand in 2012. ▲ Rising
Latest (2012)
63.32 Thousand
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
41st
of 45 countries
All-time high
67.49 Thousand
in 2011
All-time low
45.62 Thousand
in 2003
Years of data
10
2003–2012
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia, 2003–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
In 2012, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia stood at 63.32 Thousand.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia peaked at 67.49 Thousand in 2011 and was at its lowest, 45.62 Thousand, in 2003.
North Macedonia ranks 41st of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Participation in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 45.62 Thousand | — |
| 2004 | 46.64 Thousand | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 49.36 Thousand | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 48.37 Thousand | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 58.2 Thousand | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 65.5 Thousand | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 65.2 Thousand | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 61.76 Thousand | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 67.49 Thousand | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 63.32 Thousand | -6.2% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 63.32 Thousand is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 308.92 Thousand, 20% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.13 Thousand | 45.62 Thousand | 65.5 Thousand | 7 |
| 2010s | 64.19 Thousand | 61.76 Thousand | 67.49 Thousand | 3 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More education data for North Macedonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 18,794 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,086 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,978 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 150,231 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 105,461 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8051 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0577 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia?
- Participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and in North Macedonia was 63.32 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 67.49 Thousand in 2011.
- What is the lowest participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.62 Thousand in 2003.
- How does North Macedonia rank for participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and?
- North Macedonia ranks 41st out of 45 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation in tertiary education (isced 1997) by sex, level and rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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