
| 2008 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in higher education | |||
| Total | 225 469 | 293 123 | 293 287 |
| Males | 87 911 | 118 928 | 118 809 |
| Females | 137 558 | 174 195 | 174 478 |
| Proportion 19-24 years in higher education | |||
| Total | 29.7 | 35.4 | 35.3 |
| Males | 23.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 |
| Females | 36.4 | 42.9 | 42.8 |
| Proportion 25-29 years in higher education | |||
| Total | 14.5 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Males | 12.6 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Females | 16.4 | 17.9 | 17.9 |