In 2024, Lithuania leads among European countries with the highest Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for tertiary education at over 13%. Other notable countries with high HICP include Norway, Belgium, and Bulgaria, each around the 12% mark. The year-on-year changes indicate significant increases in Lithuania and Bulgaria, around 5.5% and 3.14%, respectively. However, some countries, like Italy and the Netherlands, experienced decreases by over 11% and 8%, respectively. Over the last five years, average annual increases have been seen, with variation across countries.
Future trends to monitor include potential stabilization in regions with significant increases, like the Baltic States and increasing policy impact as countries strive to manage inflation in education costs. The influence of these cost changes on cross-border student flows within Europe and education policy adjustments will also be critical areas to watch.
Top countries in Tertiary Education HICP by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lithuania | 131.77 | 2022 | +9.63% | +5.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 129.7 | 2022 | +1.65% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 128.37 | 2022 | +1.17% | +1.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 123.99 | 2022 | +2.96% | +3.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 121.82 | 2022 | +3.66% | +3.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 121.01 | 2022 | +5.03% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 118.97 | 2022 | +2.65% | +3.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 117.3 | 2022 | +0.69% | +2.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 116.21 | 2022 | +2.16% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 113.9 | 2022 | +2.71% | +2.65% | View data |
