Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Iceland
Iceland: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 76.52 in 2023. ◆ 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
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.
Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.83 | — |
| 1972 | 10.97 | +11.6% |
| 1973 | 12.29 | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 12.84 | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 13.86 | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 14.95 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 15.29 | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 15.71 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 19.56 | +24.5% |
| 1981 | 20.28 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 21.35 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 23.04 | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 23.41 | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 20.89 | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 21.4 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 21.4 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 21.32 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 22.71 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 25.32 | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 25.37 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 30.1 | +18.6% |
| 1993 | 27.5 | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 33.69 | +22.5% |
| 1995 | 35.52 | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 35.74 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 37.48 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 39.21 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 41.31 | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 45.92 | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 46.94 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 52.61 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 60.03 | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 66.58 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 69.83 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 72.97 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 73.14 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 73.58 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 72.47 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 78.5 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 79.92 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 79.58 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 78.37 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 80.4 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 75.64 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 74.7 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 71.34 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 69.34 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 70.61 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 74.59 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 86.52 | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 84.99 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 76.52 | -10.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 76.52 is above the median for high income countries, which is 73.54, 1.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 76.52 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 74.71, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More gender data for Iceland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 69.14 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.228 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 345.21 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 345.21 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7736 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2,155 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2,290 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2,184 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2,324 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2,211 (2025)
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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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.