In 2023, Brazil holds the largest share of tertiary enrollment globally among listed countries, although it grew modestly by 2.01% year-on-year. Russia's share declined by 1.21%, while Mexico's increased by 2.64%. Notably, the UK saw significant growth at 6.81%, whereas South Korea's share dropped by 2.33%. Europe's education sector shows varied trends; Spain increased by 3.93%, while Poland decreased by 3.38%. Other countries such as Italy and Greece report solid growth figures around 3%. Smaller economies like Iceland experienced the highest percentage change at 8.45%.
Future trends to monitor include the continued expansion in technological and hybrid learning models, which may increase access to tertiary education, particularly in underrepresented regions. Economic shifts and policy changes in countries with decreasing shares could also influence future enrollment patterns significantly.
Top countries in Number of Students Enrolled in Tertiary Education Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 19.35 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 12.69 | 2023 | -1.51% | -1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 10.41 | 2023 | +2.09% | +2.64% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 7.78 | 2023 | +0.04% | +0.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.87 | 2023 | +7.02% | +6.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 5.49 | 2023 | -2.96% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 5.03 | 2023 | +1.21% | +0.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.99 | 2023 | +4.76% | +3.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 4.49 | 2023 | +3.24% | +3.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 3.69 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2.54% | View data |
