Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 4,741 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal, 2004–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 4,741 number for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in 2018.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 12,179 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,053 number, in 2006.
Portugal ranks 65th of 119 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,767 number | — |
| 2005 | 2,175 number | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 1,053 number | -51.6% |
| 2007 | 2,253 number | +114.0% |
| 2008 | 5,135 number | +127.9% |
| 2009 | 6,515 number | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 7,640 number | +17.3% |
| 2011 | 9,436 number | +23.5% |
| 2012 | 9,887 number | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 10,341 number | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 11,544 number | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 12,179 number | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 6,299 number | -48.3% |
| 2017 | 4,811 number | -23.6% |
| 2018 | 4,741 number | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,150 number | 1,053 number | 6,515 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 8,542 number | 4,741 number | 12,179 number | 9 |
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 4,741 number in 2018, 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 number 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 number in 2006.
- How does Portugal rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 65th out of 119 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. 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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Total number of students enrolled in public and private post-secondary non-tertiary education institutions regardless of age.