Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Venezuela
Venezuela: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both was 2.12 million in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Venezuela, 1971–2009
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2009, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Venezuela stood at 2.12 million. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 217.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Venezuela peaked at 2.12 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 100,767, in 1971.
Venezuela ranks 25th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes … gaps filled both in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 100,767 | — |
| 1972 | 122,577 | +21.6% |
| 1973 | 143,171 | +16.8% |
| 1974 | 161,054 | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 187,688 | +16.5% |
| 1976 | 213,542 | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 239,606 | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 265,671 | +10.9% |
| 1979 | 282,074 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 299,773 | +6.3% |
| 1981 | 307,133 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 331,115 | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 349,773 | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 377,287 | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 381,575 | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 443,064 | +16.1% |
| 1987 | 441,734 | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 467,371 | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 500,295 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 528,857 | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 550,030 | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 550,783 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 668,109 | +21.3% |
| 2001 | 797,972 | +19.4% |
| 2002 | 927,835 | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 983,217 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 1.05 million | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 1.31 million | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 1.58 million | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 1.84 million | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 2.11 million | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 2.12 million | +0.6% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 2.12 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 252,098, 8.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 2.12 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 116,843, 18.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 190,683 | 100,767 | 282,074 | 9 |
| 1980s | 389,912 | 299,773 | 500,295 | 10 |
| 1990s | 543,223 | 528,857 | 550,783 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.34 million | 668,109 | 2.12 million | 10 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More education data for Venezuela
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 284,798 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,774 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 886,275 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 788,599 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.54 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0528 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1247 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Venezuela?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Venezuela was 2.12 million in 2009, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 100,767 in 1971.
- How does Venezuela rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Venezuela ranks 25th out of 200 countries with data for 2009.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.