Cuba vs Portugal: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes

Cuba
352,462
in 2024
Portugal
346,788
in 2023
Cuba rank
96th
Portugal rank
97th

Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time

  • Cuba
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Cuba currently reports 352,462 against 346,788 in Portugal, a difference of 5,674.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Portugal ahead.

Cuba ranks 96th and Portugal ranks 97th of 200 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Cuba averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cuba Portugal Difference Ahead
1990s 435,204 455,934 20,730 Portugal
2000s 479,282 389,312 89,971 Cuba
2010s 396,335 378,314 18,021 Cuba
2020s 335,060 345,334 10,274 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, Cuba or Portugal?
Cuba, at 352,462 against 346,788 in Portugal as of 2024.
What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between Cuba and Portugal?
5,674, with Cuba ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Portugal?
26 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
How do Cuba and Portugal rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
Cuba ranks 96th and Portugal ranks 97th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
421 places, 11,113 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release