The total number of students in higher education worldwide increased from 100 million in 2000 to 269 million in 2024, according to the first global report on the subject by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), released on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) in Paris. The study, which gathers data from 146 countries, shows that this number represents 43% of the population aged 18 to 24. Despite this expansion, profound re…
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The total number of students in higher education worldwide increased from 100 million in 2000 to 269 million in 2024, according to the first global report on the subject by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), released on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) in Paris. The study, which gathers data from 146 countries, shows that this number represents 43% of the population aged 18 to 24. Despite this expansion, profound re…