Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Spain
Spain: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions was 45.9% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Spain, 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 Spain is 45.9%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Spain peaked at 47.0% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 45.9%, in 2023.
That places Spain 67th out of 149 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Spain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 46.6% | — |
| 2014 | 46.8% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 47.0% | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 46.8% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 46.9% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 46.7% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 46.7% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 46.4% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 46.3% | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 46.1% | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 45.9% | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 45.9% | +0.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 45.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 43.0%, 1.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Spain's 45.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 43.4%, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.8% | 46.6% | 47.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 46.1% | 45.9% | 46.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Spain?
- Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions in Spain was 45.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 47.0% in 2015.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.9% in 2023.
- How does Spain rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions?
- Spain ranks 67th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release