Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Australia

Australia: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 108.42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
108.42
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
8th
of 193 countries
All-time high
119.68
in 2016
All-time low
16.61
in 1970
Years of data
38
1970–2024

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Australia, 1970–2024

2550751001251970199720241970: 16.61971: 17.61972: 18.51973: 19.61974: 21.81975: 23.41976: 24.51977: 24.91978: 25.11979: 25.11980: 251981: 25.31982: 25.31983: 26.11984: 271985: 28.21986: 301987: 30.21988: 31.81989: 32.51990: 34.61991: 37.41992: 38.91993: 64.71994: 66.91995: 71.21996: 75.51997: 79.82015: 119.72016: 119.72017: 1102018: 103.32019: 109.82020: 110.12021: 112.72022: 106.22023: 104.62024: 108.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Australia recorded 108.42 for tertiary gross enrollment rate in 2024.

The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Australia peaked at 119.68 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 16.61, in 1970.

That places Australia 8th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 21.71 16.61 25.07 10
1980s 28.14 25 32.49 10
1990s 58.65 34.63 79.81 8
2010s 112.49 103.32 119.68 5
2020s 108.43 104.65 112.69 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 5 Korea 111.85 compare
  2. 6 Finland 110.3 compare
  3. 7 Chile 110.18 compare
  4. 9 Argentina 107.82 compare
  5. 10 Türkiye 105.89 compare
  6. 11 Grenada 99.99 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Australia?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Australia was 108.42 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 119.68 in 2016.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 16.61 in 1970.
How does Australia rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Australia ranks 8th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 6,519 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.