Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay
Paraguay: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 225,211 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
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 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% |
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, State of 223,977 compare
- 93 Costa Rica 221,811 compare
- 94 Mozambique 213,930 compare
More education data for Paraguay
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 34,694 (2012)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 28.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 89.44 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 89.4% (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