In 2023, Brazil led the list of global new entrants to tertiary education in ICT with 580.63 thousand persons, followed by Russia and Mexico. Canada showed the most substantial year-on-year growth (17.04%), while Colombia experienced a slight decline (-1.5%). Over the last five years, countries such as Canada, Israel, and Norway demonstrated strong CAGR, reflecting an increasing interest in ICT education. Conversely, countries like France and New Zealand experienced decreases in entrants, indicating potential challenges in attracting students to ICT programs.
Future trends to watch for include the continued growth in emerging markets like Brazil and Mexico, as well as potential recovery in countries with declining numbers. Adoption of digital education tools and policies promoting ICT skills might drive increased enrollment, especially in regions currently seeing limited growth.
Top countries in New Entrants to Tertiary Education in ICT by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 580,630 | 2023 | +10.89% | +11.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 427,950 | 2023 | +0.7% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 303,280 | 2023 | +4.79% | +3.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 271,790 | 2023 | +3.75% | +4.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 188,350 | 2023 | +7.57% | +9.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 164,380 | 2023 | +10.06% | +9.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 137,130 | 2023 | +0.43% | -1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 133,480 | 2023 | +6.6% | +17.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 121,620 | 2023 | +4.75% | +5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 87,890 | 2023 | +5.7% | +0.78% | View data |
