Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland
Iceland: Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing was 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
16.9 Per thousand inhabitants
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
33rd
of 44 countries
All-time high
18 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2016
All-time low
14.4 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2013
Years of data
11
2013–2024
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland stood at 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland peaked at 18 Per thousand inhabitants in 2016 and was at its lowest, 14.4 Per thousand inhabitants, in 2013.
That places Iceland 33rd out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Per thousand inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14.4 Per thousand inhabitants | — |
| 2015 | 16.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 18 Per thousand inhabitants | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 17.4 Per thousand inhabitants | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 15.2 Per thousand inhabitants | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 15.9 Per thousand inhabitants | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 14.6 Per thousand inhabitants | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 16 Per thousand inhabitants | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 16.3 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 16.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants | +2.4% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20 Per thousand inhabitants, 84% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 20.6 Per thousand inhabitants, 82% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.23 Per thousand inhabitants | 14.4 Per thousand inhabitants | 18 Per thousand inhabitants | 6 |
| 2020s | 16.06 Per thousand inhabitants | 14.6 Per thousand inhabitants | 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
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More population data for Iceland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2688 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 13,661 people (2100)
- Population density 3.6 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6617 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4806 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland?
- Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in Iceland was 16.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 18 Per thousand inhabitants in 2016.
- What is the lowest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.4 Per thousand inhabitants in 2013.
- How does Iceland rank for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing?
- Iceland ranks 33rd out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 20-29. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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