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Global Tertiary Education Enrollment
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220,000,000students
Number of students enrolled in tertiary education worldwide · 2023
According to UNESCO Institute for Statistics, worldwide tertiary education enrollment reached approximately 220 million students in 2023, reflecting steady growth over the past decade.
| Period | students |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 180,000,000 |
| 2016 | 185,000,000 |
| 2017 | 190,000,000 |
| 2018 | 195,000,000 |
| 2019 | 200,000,000 |
| 2020 | 205,000,000 |
| 2021 | 210,000,000 |
| 2022 | 215,000,000 |
| 2023 | 220,000,000 |
Breakdown
- Developed economies 80,000,000 Higher enrollment rates
- Developing economies 140,000,000 Larger population base
- Low‑income economies 30,000,000 Rapid growth despite limited resources
Key points
- Global tertiary enrollment grew ~22% from 2015 to 2023
- Developing economies account for ~64% of total students
- UNESCO reports consistent upward trend despite COVID‑19 disruptions
How reliable is this?
Based on figures that official bodies publish. UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2023 (global)
Bodies that publish on this topic: UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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