Nepal - Tertiary Enrollment 2024
21.29%
+2.26pp from 2023
Nepal's tertiary enrollment was 21.29% in 2024, increased +2.26pp from 19.04% in 2023. This was the 45th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2024▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Macao SAR, China | 141.86% | 9.8% |
| 2nd | Hong Kong SAR, China | 120.09% | 13.9% |
| 3rd | Ukraine | 85.27% | 12.3% |
| 4th | Saudi Arabia | 83.88% | 21.0% |
| 5th | Albania | 82.00% | 26.7% |
| 6th | European Union | 79.50% | 0.0% |
| 7th | Monaco | 77.48% | 44.6% |
| 8th | China | 76.88% | 3.1% |
| 9th | Fiji | 75.01% | 23.0% |
| 10th | Moldova | 74.71% | 5.0% |
| 11th | Belarus | 70.11% | -3.7% |
| 12th | Mongolia | 69.04% | 1.6% |
| 13th | Andorra | 67.68% | 8.4% |
| 14th | United Arab Emirates | 63.74% | 3.9% |
| 15th | Russian Federation | 60.39% | -35.6% |
| 16th | Bahrain | 58.37% | 2.3% |
| 17th | Dominican Republic | 57.65% | -1.0% |
| 18th | San Marino | 57.55% | 12.5% |
| 19th | Uzbekistan | 56.52% | 23.5% |
| 20th | Algeria | 54.43% | -2.0% |
| 21st | Barbados | 53.58% | -1.3% |
| 22nd | Kazakhstan | 53.46% | -2.2% |
| 23rd | Kyrgyz Republic | 53.17% | -0.8% |
| 24th | Armenia | 52.77% | -6.2% |
| 25th | Morocco | 48.18% | 1.5% |
| 26th | Philippines | 47.41% | 7.2% |
| 27th | Mauritius | 45.78% | 5.6% |
| 28th | Thailand | 44.98% | -1.0% |
| 29th | Cuba | 43.10% | -13.3% |
| 30th | Azerbaijan | 41.34% | -0.1% |
| 31st | Malaysia | 38.50% | 3.3% |
| 32nd | Marshall Islands | 37.69% | -8.8% |
| 33rd | Viet Nam | 37.59% | 14.5% |
| 34th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 37.58% | -0.9% |
| 35th | Jordan | 35.92% | 8.7% |
| 36th | Tajikistan | 35.64% | 1.9% |
| 37th | India | 34.42% | 1.2% |
| 38th | El Salvador | 32.83% | 1.4% |
| 39th | British Virgin Islands | 29.56% | 10.9% |
| 40th | Guyana | 26.43% | 5.1% |
| 41st | Belize | 24.81% | 10.9% |
| 42nd | Bangladesh | 23.73% | -1.9% |
| 43rd | Cambodia | 21.44% | 23.0% |
| 44th | Botswana | 21.41% | 4.1% |
| 45th | Nepal | 21.29% | 11.9% |
| 46th | Turkmenistan | 20.43% | 8.6% |
| 47th | Cameroon | 16.66% | 3.9% |
| 48th | Senegal | 15.33% | -4.6% |
| 49th | Seychelles | 14.53% | 3.6% |
| 50th | Aruba | 14.07% | -17.9% |
| 51st | Gambia, The | 13.48% | 1,041.2% |
| 52nd | Bhutan | 13.01% | -13.3% |
| 53rd | Pakistan | 10.86% | 3.6% |
| 54th | Kenya | 10.42% | 20.1% |
| 55th | Burkina Faso | 10.04% | -0.7% |
| 56th | Angola | 9.95% | -0.9% |
| 57th | Rwanda | 9.41% | 5.9% |
| 58th | Zimbabwe | 7.75% | -29.9% |
| 59th | Kiribati | 4.96% | - |
| 60th | Tanzania | 4.02% | -22.2% |
FAQ
What was Nepal's tertiary enrollment in 2024?▾
Nepal's tertiary enrollment in 2024 was 21.29%. This ranked 45th globally.
How did Nepal's tertiary enrollment change in 2024?▾
Nepal's tertiary enrollment increased by 11.9% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Which country had the highest tertiary enrollment in 2024?▾
Macao SAR, China had the highest tertiary enrollment in 2024 at 141.86%.
What is the tertiary enrollment of Nepal in 2024?▾
The tertiary enrollment of Nepal in 2024 was 21.29%. This ranked 45th globally.
How does 2024 compare to 2023 for Nepal's tertiary enrollment?▾
Nepal's tertiary enrollment went from 19.04% in 2023 to 21.29% in 2024, a 11.9% increase.
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