Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Portugal
Portugal: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female was 1,812 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Portugal, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Portugal stood at 1,812.
The figure is down 10.3% on the previous year and down 47.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Portugal peaked at 4,273 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 272, in 2006.
That places Portugal 76th out of 132 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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, female in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 565 | — |
| 2005 | 697 | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 272 | -61.0% |
| 2007 | 715 | +162.9% |
| 2008 | 1,622 | +126.9% |
| 2009 | 2,012 | +24.0% |
| 2010 | 2,374 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 3,201 | +34.8% |
| 2012 | 3,326 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 3,429 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 3,952 | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 4,273 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 1,980 | -53.7% |
| 2017 | 1,593 | -19.5% |
| 2018 | 1,584 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,782 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 1,999 | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 1,707 | -14.6% |
| 2022 | 2,020 | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 1,812 | -10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 980.5 | 272 | 2,012 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2,749 | 1,584 | 4,273 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,884 | 1,707 | 2,020 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 291,682 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Portugal?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female in Portugal was 1,812 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4,273 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 272 in 2006.
- How does Portugal rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female?
- Portugal ranks 76th out of 132 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, female rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.2%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release