Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan
Bhutan: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions was 71.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan, 2013–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan is 71.9%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and down 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan peaked at 100.0% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 71.9%, in 2024.
That places Bhutan 91st out of 155 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 100.0% | — |
| 2018 | 75.7% | -24.3% |
| 2020 | 86.9% | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 83.4% | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 71.9% | -13.8% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 71.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 71.5%, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 71.9% is above the median for South Asia, which is 69.8%, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 87.9% | 75.7% | 100.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 80.7% | 71.9% | 86.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan?
- Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Bhutan was 71.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.9% in 2024.
- How does Bhutan rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions?
- Bhutan ranks 91st out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release