Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay
Uruguay: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 3.31 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay stood at 3.31 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 611.0% on the previous year and down 70.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay peaked at 31.32 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -7.38 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Uruguay ranks 79th of 189 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 24.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -4.77 % change on previous year | -119.7% |
| 1981 | 12.06 % change on previous year | -352.9% |
| 1982 | 31.32 % change on previous year | +159.6% |
| 1983 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1990 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -56.7% |
| 1991 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1992 | -7.38 % change on previous year | -357.9% |
| 1999 | -7.03 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -139.5% |
| 2001 | 9.08 % change on previous year | +227.3% |
| 2002 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2003 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
| 2004 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2005 | 4.1 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 2006 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2007 | 11.39 % change on previous year | +363.9% |
| 2008 | 1.7 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 2009 | 0.4514 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2010 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +473.3% |
| 2011 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2012 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +164.9% |
| 2013 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +114.9% |
| 2014 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2015 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -262.2% |
| 2016 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -281.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0222 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0222 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +6642.9% |
| 2020 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +125.7% |
| 2021 | 14.35 % change on previous year | +325.7% |
| 2022 | 0.4652 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 2023 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +611.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.15 % change on previous year | 24.15 % change on previous year | 24.15 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 11.47 % change on previous year | -4.77 % change on previous year | 31.32 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -2.1 % change on previous year | -7.38 % change on previous year | 3.15 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 4 % change on previous year | 0.4514 % change on previous year | 11.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.54 % change on previous year | -2.15 % change on previous year | 11.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.37 % change on previous year | 0.4652 % change on previous year | 14.35 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More education data for Uruguay
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0849 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 287,527 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.35 % 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 0.0849 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 139,616 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Uruguay was 3.31 % 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 31.32 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.38 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Uruguay rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Uruguay ranks 79th out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.