In 2024, the forecasted number of females in short-cycle tertiary vocational/professional education is 5 s, building on a baseline level of 4 s from 2023. This represents a 25% year-on-year increase. By 2028, this is expected to rise to 8 s, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 15% from 2023 to 2028.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Increasing emphasis on vocational training to close skills gaps and align education with market needs.
- Pandemic recovery may accelerate demand for practical skillsets, fostering growth in short-cycle tertiary education.
- Greater inclusion of females in these programs due to enhanced policy efforts towards gender equality in education.
