Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal
Portugal: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 2.63 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal is 2.63 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal peaked at 29.69 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -10.94 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Portugal 91st out of 189 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
| 1974 | 8.45 % change on previous year | +151.2% |
| 1975 | 8.06 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 23.25 % change on previous year | +188.6% |
| 1977 | 20.25 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1978 | -10.94 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 1979 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -172.7% |
| 1980 | -0.8421 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
| 1981 | 0.8525 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 1982 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +257.2% |
| 1983 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +45.5% |
| 1984 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 1985 | 11.39 % change on previous year | +427.2% |
| 1986 | -8.21 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 1987 | 24.8 % change on previous year | -402.1% |
| 1991 | 18.55 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1992 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1993 | 29.69 % change on previous year | +982.7% |
| 1994 | 11.72 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1995 | 8.69 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 6.31 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 1999 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 2016 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -32.6% |
| 2018 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +142.4% |
| 2019 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 6.18 % change on previous year | +88.9% |
| 2022 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2023 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.37 % change on previous year | -10.94 % change on previous year | 23.25 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.7 % change on previous year | -8.21 % change on previous year | 24.8 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 11.3 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 29.69 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.2 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2020s | 3.86 % change on previous year | 2.63 % change on previous year | 6.18 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 88 Malaysia 2.8 % change on previous year compare
- 89 New Zealand 2.77 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Hong Kong, China 2.7 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Burkina Faso 2.62 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Brazil 2.48 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Morocco 2.43 % change on previous year compare
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Portugal was 2.63 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 29.69 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.94 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Portugal rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Portugal ranks 91st out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.