Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal

Portugal: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 4,862 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4,862
Change on year
down 10.2%
World rank
72nd
of 134 countries
All-time high
12,179
in 2015
All-time low
1,053
in 2006
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal, 2004–2023

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2004201320232004: 1.8k2005: 2.2k2006: 1.1k2007: 2.3k2008: 5.1k2009: 6.5k2010: 7.6k2011: 9.4k2012: 9.9k2013: 10.3k2014: 11.5k2015: 12.2k2016: 6.3k2017: 4.8k2018: 4.7k2019: 5.3k2020: 5.7k2021: 4.9k2022: 5.4k2023: 4.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal stood at 4,862.

The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and down 53.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 12,179 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,053, in 2006.

Portugal ranks 72nd of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number) in Portugal, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 1,767
2005 2,175 +23.1%
2006 1,053 -51.6%
2007 2,253 +114.0%
2008 5,135 +127.9%
2009 6,515 +26.9%
2010 7,640 +17.3%
2011 9,436 +23.5%
2012 9,887 +4.8%
2013 10,341 +4.6%
2014 11,544 +11.6%
2015 12,179 +5.5%
2016 6,299 -48.3%
2017 4,811 -23.6%
2018 4,741 -1.5%
2019 5,275 +11.3%
2020 5,670 +7.5%
2021 4,888 -13.8%
2022 5,412 +10.7%
2023 4,862 -10.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,150 1,053 6,515 6
2010s 8,215 4,741 12,179 10
2020s 5,208 4,862 5,670 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 69 Lithuania 8,944 compare
  2. 70 Fiji 7,662 compare
  3. 71 Cuba 6,848 compare
  4. 73 Mongolia 4,667 compare
  5. 74 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4,601 compare
  6. 75 Tonga 4,557 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal?
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal was 4,862 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 12,179 in 2015.
What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 1,053 in 2006.
How does Portugal rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
Portugal ranks 72nd out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
348 places, 7,326 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release