Share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education was 8.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic is 8.6%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.6% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 40.9% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8.2%, in 2013.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 44th out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 35.6% | — |
| 2000 | 38.2% | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 39.4% | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 40.9% | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 34.9% | -14.8% |
| 2004 | 30.3% | -12.9% |
| 2005 | 21.0% | -31.0% |
| 2006 | 10.2% | -51.3% |
| 2007 | 8.4% | -17.3% |
| 2008 | 9.2% | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 11.7% | +26.7% |
| 2010 | 12.6% | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 10.6% | -16.0% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | -18.4% |
| 2013 | 8.2% | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 9.6% | +16.3% |
| 2021 | 13.0% | +35.5% |
| 2022 | 10.5% | -19.2% |
| 2023 | 10.9% | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 8.6% | -20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 24.4% | 8.4% | 40.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.0% | 8.2% | 12.6% | 4 |
| 2020s | 10.5% | 8.6% | 13.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 41 Switzerland 18.3% compare
- 42 Norway 15.6% compare
- 43 Lao People's Democratic Republic 11.9% compare
- 45 Guyana 5.9% compare
- 46 Germany 4.8% compare
- 47 Tanzania, United Republic of 4.8% compare
More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,529 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education in Syrian Arab Republic was 8.6% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 40.9% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.2% in 2013.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 44th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Share of all students in post-secondary non-tertiary education enrolled in general programmes, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release