Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Sweden

Sweden: Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate was 84 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
84
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
21st
of 193 countries
All-time high
85.94
in 2021
All-time low
22.65
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Tertiary Gross Enrollment Rate in Sweden, 1971–2024

20406080197119972024

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sweden is 84, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sweden peaked at 85.94 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 22.65, in 1971.

Sweden ranks 21st of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 54 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 27.16 22.65 35.9 9
1980s 31.07 28.11 36.61 10
1990s 43.86 30.97 64.97 10
2000s 75.46 67.64 83.03 10
2010s 69.82 64.95 75.11 10
2020s 82.87 79.12 85.94 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 18 Ukraine 87.19 compare
  2. 19 Netherlands 86.59 compare
  3. 20 Albania 84.15 compare
  4. 22 Saudi Arabia 83.88 compare
  5. 23 Latvia 82.92 compare
  6. 24 Belgium 82.15 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More gender data for Sweden

All data for Sweden β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sweden?
Tertiary gross enrollment rate in Sweden was 84 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 85.94 in 2021.
What is the lowest tertiary gross enrollment rate recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 22.65 in 1971.
How does Sweden rank for tertiary gross enrollment rate?
Sweden ranks 21st out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is tertiary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sweden 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.