Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 225,211 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
225,211
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
91st
of 200 countries
All-time high
236,194
in 2009
All-time low
8,172
in 1970
Years of data
31
1970–2010
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay is 225,211, measured in 2010.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 171.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 236,194 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8,172, in 1970.
That places Paraguay 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2010, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8,172 | — |
| 1971 | 10,255 | +25.5% |
| 1972 | 11,627 | +13.4% |
| 1973 | 12,212 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 14,009 | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 18,302 | +30.6% |
| 1980 | 26,915 | +47.1% |
| 1981 | 28,792 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 30,207 | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 34,199 | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 33,203 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 32,090 | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 31,839 | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 30,833 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 31,095 | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 31,117 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 32,884 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 42,654 | +29.7% |
| 1995 | 40,913 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 42,302 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 66,065 | +56.2% |
| 2000 | 83,088 | +25.8% |
| 2001 | 96,598 | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 146,489 | +51.6% |
| 2003 | 143,507 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 148,699 | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 155,727 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 180,637 | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 217,024 | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 236,194 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 225,211 | -4.6% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 225,211 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 237,490, 95% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 225,211 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 116,843, 1.9× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,430 | 8,172 | 18,302 | 6 |
| 1980s | 31,029 | 26,915 | 34,199 | 10 |
| 1990s | 44,964 | 32,884 | 66,065 | 5 |
| 2000s | 156,440 | 83,088 | 236,194 | 9 |
| 2010s | 225,211 | 225,211 | 225,211 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 88 Honduras 247,706 compare
- 89 Ireland 247,231 compare
- 90 Burkina Faso 225,902 compare
- 92 Palestine 223,977 compare
- 93 Costa Rica 221,811 compare
- 94 Mozambique 213,930 compare
More education data for Paraguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,286 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,773 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 109,864 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,763 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 710,209 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4674 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1025 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay was 225,211 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 236,194 in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,172 in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2010.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release