Middle East And Africa Higher Education Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033


Middle East And Africa Higher Education Market Insights

  • Based on Deep Market Insights findings, the Middle East And Africa Higher Education Market size reached USD 7.28 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 19.51 Billion by 2033.
  • During 2025–2033, the market is forecasted to advance at a CAGR of 11.66%.
  • Undergraduate represented the largest share of the Program Level market in terms of size in 2024.
  • Among the Program Level segments, Vocational/Professional is forecasted to achieve the highest growth and remain the most lucrative through the forecast period.

Other Key Findings


  • Middle East And Africa held 8.43% share of the global Higher Education Market size in 2024.
  • United States is expected to remain the largest contributor to the global market size by 2033.
  • By 2033, Nigeria is anticipated to record the highest growth in Middle East and Africa, with the market size expected to reach USD 1.11 Billion.

Report Summary

Report Scope Details
Base Year for Study 2024
Study Period 2021-2033
Historical Period 2021-2023
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Market Size In 2024 USD 7.28 Billion
Market Size In 2033 USD 19.51 Billion
Largest segment Undergraduate
Units Revenue in USD Billion
CAGR 11.66% (2025-2033)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends

Segmnetation Covered

Segments Sub Segments
Middle East and Africa
  1. United Arab Emirates
  2. Saudi Arabia
  3. South Africa
  4. Egypt
  5. Nigeria
  6. Turkey
Program Level
  1. Undergraduate
  2. Graduate
  3. Vocational/Professional
Delivery Mode
  1. On-Campus
  2. Online/Distance
  3. Hybrid
Funding Source
  1. Public Institutions
  2. Private Institutions

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