Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala

Guatemala: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population was 4.2% in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
4.2%
World rank
106th
of 110 countries
All-time high
4.5%
in 2019
All-time low
2.8%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2002–2023

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala, 2002–2023

0123452002201220232002: 4.2 cumulative2006: 3.4 cumulative2012: 2.8 cumulative2013: 3.4 cumulative2019: 4.5 cumulative2023: 4.2 cumulative

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in cumulative.

Analysis

The most recent figure for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala is 4.2%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 24.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala peaked at 4.5% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2012.

Guatemala ranks 106th of 110 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Guatemala, 2002 to 2023.
Year cumulative Change
2002 4.2%
2006 3.4% -18.9%
2012 2.8% -16.8%
2013 3.4% +18.3%
2019 4.5% +34.3%
2023 4.2% -7.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.8% 3.4% 4.2% 2
2010s 3.6% 2.8% 4.5% 3
2020s 4.2% 4.2% 4.2% 1

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  4. 107 Mali 3.9% compare
  5. 108 Malawi 3.0% compare
  6. 109 Burkina Faso 3.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala?
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population in Guatemala was 4.2% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 2019.
What is the lowest educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2012.
How does Guatemala rank for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Guatemala ranks 106th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
Is educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 1,336 data points, 1970–2024
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The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.