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
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal, 2004–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
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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February 2026 Data Release