Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 35,572 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Denmark, 1998–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Denmark is 35,572 number, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 82,973 number in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17,550 number, in 2003.
That places Denmark 49th out of 143 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79,416 number | 79,220 number | 79,611 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 31,341 number | 17,550 number | 82,973 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,466 number | 28,568 number | 35,603 number | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Denmark?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Denmark was 35,572 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 82,973 number in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,550 number in 2003.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 49th out of 143 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students enrolled in public and private short-cycle tertiary education programmes (ISCED 5).