Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Philippines

Philippines: Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education was 30.3% in 2022. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2022)
30.3%
Change on year
down 26.5%
World rank
42nd
of 101 countries
All-time high
41.2%
in 2020
All-time low
30.3%
in 2022
Years of data
6
2010–2022

Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Philippines, 2010–2022

0102030402010201620222010: 35.6 %2013: 34.4 %2017: 32.6 %2019: 35.1 %2020: 41.2 %2022: 30.3 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Philippines is 30.3%, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 26.5% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Philippines peaked at 41.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 30.3%, in 2022.

That places Philippines 42nd out of 101 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 34.4% 32.6% 35.6% 4
2020s 35.7% 30.3% 41.2% 2

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 39 Colombia 32.4% compare
  2. 40 Croatia 32.0% compare
  3. 41 Germany 31.6% compare
  4. 43 Palestine, State of 30.0% compare
  5. 44 Malta 29.6% compare
  6. 45 Tonga 28.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Philippines?
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education in Philippines was 30.3% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 41.2% in 2020.
What is the lowest educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 30.3% in 2022.
How does Philippines rank for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education?
Philippines ranks 42nd out of 101 countries with data for 2022.
Is educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
101 places, 1,599 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release