Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Philippines

Philippines: Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary was 34.1% in 2022. β–² Rising

Latest (2022)
34.1%
Change on year
down 22.7%
World rank
39th
of 77 countries
All-time high
44.2%
in 2020
All-time low
19.2%
in 1970
Years of data
7
1970–2022

Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Philippines, 1970–2022

0102030401970199620221970: 19.2 %2010: 40.7 %2013: 42.3 %2017: 28.1 %2019: 39.7 %2020: 44.2 %2022: 34.1 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Philippines is 34.1%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.7% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Philippines peaked at 44.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 19.2%, in 1970.

Philippines ranks 39th of 77 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19.2% 19.2% 19.2% 1
2010s 37.7% 28.1% 42.3% 4
2020s 39.2% 34.1% 44.2% 2

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 36 Austria 36.4% compare
  2. 37 Oman 34.8% compare
  3. 38 Tonga 34.2% compare
  4. 40 Croatia 33.8% compare
  5. 41 Colombia 33.6% compare
  6. 42 Chile 33.0% compare

See the full ranking of 77 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Philippines?
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary in Philippines was 34.1% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 44.2% in 2020.
What is the lowest educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 19.2% in 1970.
How does Philippines rank for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary?
Philippines ranks 39th out of 77 countries with data for 2022.
Is educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
77 places, 877 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release