Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Australia
Australia: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male was 728,736 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Australia, 1970–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Australia is 728,736 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 9.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Australia peaked at 814,163 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 120,893 number, in 1970.
That places Australia 30th out of 187 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 153,039 number | 120,893 number | 175,517 number | 10 |
| 1980s | 193,127 number | 177,040 number | 211,285 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 396,693 number | 229,420 number | 512,313 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 775,546 number | 728,736 number | 814,163 number | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Australia?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male in Australia was 728,736 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 814,163 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,893 number in 1970.
- How does Australia rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male?
- Australia ranks 30th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The total number of male students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.