As of 2024, Brazil leads in new entrants to tertiary education in ICT with a share of 19.74 units, displaying an 11.22% growth from the previous year. Russia and Mexico follow with shares of 14.55 and 10.31 respectively, with notable annual growth in Mexico at 3.04%. The UK and Spain exhibit significant growth at 9.8% and 9.98% respectively. Canada’s growth is impressive at 17.04%. Meanwhile, Colombia and France showed declines of 1.5% and 3.61%, indicating challenges in maintaining shares. Israel’s 12.22% increase highlights its growing interest in ICT fields. Switzerland, Italy, and Slovenia also illustrate noteworthy improvements.
Future trends to watch include Brazil maintaining its leadership in entrant numbers, alongside a potential rise from countries like Canada and Israel, given their robust growth rates. Potential impacts from technological advancements and changing global educational policies could shift rankings. Monitoring these dynamics will be critical for understanding and fostering growth in ICT education worldwide.
Top countries in New Entrants to Tertiary Education in ICT Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 19.74 | 2023 | +10.89% | +11.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 14.55 | 2023 | +0.7% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 10.31 | 2023 | +4.79% | +3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 9.24 | 2023 | +3.75% | +4.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.4 | 2023 | +7.57% | +9.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.59 | 2023 | +10.06% | +9.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 4.66 | 2023 | +0.43% | -1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 4.54 | 2023 | +6.6% | +17.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 4.14 | 2023 | +4.75% | +5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.99 | 2023 | +5.7% | +0.78% | View data |
