Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Denmark

Denmark: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 78.96 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
78.96
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
32nd
of 193 countries
All-time high
84.59
in 2022
All-time low
20
in 1971
Years of data
53
1971–2024

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Denmark, 1971–2024

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tertiary gross enrollment rate in Denmark is 78.96, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Denmark peaked at 84.59 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 20, in 1971.

That places Denmark 32nd out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 53 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 27.2 20 31.83 9
1980s 28.96 28.06 31.54 10
1990s 44.99 34.62 56.47 9
2000s 71.26 58.37 80.81 10
2010s 79.75 72.5 83.3 10
2020s 82.28 78.96 84.59 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 29 Slovenia 80.08 compare
  2. 30 Uruguay 79.95 compare
  3. 31 United States 79.36 compare
  4. 33 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 78.27 compare
  5. 34 Puerto Rico 77.93 compare
  6. 35 Portugal 77.68 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Denmark

All data for Denmark β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Denmark?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Denmark was 78.96 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 84.59 in 2022.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 20 in 1971.
How does Denmark rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Denmark ranks 32nd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark 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.