Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Iceland

Iceland: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 76.52 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
76.52
Change on year
down 10.0%
World rank
40th
of 193 countries
All-time high
86.52
in 2021
All-time low
9.83
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2023

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Iceland, 1971–2023

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tertiary gross enrollment rate in Iceland is 76.52, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 10.0% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Iceland peaked at 86.52 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9.83, in 1971.

Iceland ranks 40th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 13.22 9.83 15.71 8
1980s 21.54 19.56 23.41 10
1990s 33.12 25.32 41.31 10
2000s 63.41 45.92 73.58 10
2010s 75.84 69.34 80.4 10
2020s 80.65 74.59 86.52 4

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 37 New Zealand 77.24 compare
  2. 38 China (People’s Republic of) 76.88 compare
  3. 39 Germany 76.71 compare
  4. 41 Canada 76.27 compare
  5. 42 Italy 75.95 compare
  6. 43 Lithuania 75.62 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Iceland

All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Iceland?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Iceland was 76.52 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 86.52 in 2021.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 9.83 in 1971.
How does Iceland rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Iceland ranks 40th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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.