Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay
Paraguay: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 225,211 number in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2010, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Paraguay stood at 225,211 number.
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 number in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8,172 number, in 1970.
That places Paraguay 84th out of 193 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8,172 number | — |
| 1971 | 10,255 number | +25.5% |
| 1972 | 11,627 number | +13.4% |
| 1973 | 12,212 number | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 14,009 number | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 18,302 number | +30.6% |
| 1980 | 26,915 number | +47.1% |
| 1981 | 28,792 number | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 30,207 number | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 34,199 number | +13.2% |
| 1984 | 33,203 number | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 32,090 number | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 31,839 number | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 30,833 number | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 31,095 number | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 31,117 number | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 32,884 number | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 42,654 number | +29.7% |
| 1995 | 40,913 number | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 42,302 number | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 66,065 number | +56.2% |
| 2000 | 83,088 number | +25.8% |
| 2001 | 96,598 number | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 146,489 number | +51.6% |
| 2003 | 143,507 number | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 148,699 number | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 155,727 number | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 180,637 number | +16.0% |
| 2008 | 217,024 number | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 236,194 number | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 225,211 number | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,430 number | 8,172 number | 18,302 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 31,029 number | 26,915 number | 34,199 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 44,964 number | 32,884 number | 66,065 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 156,440 number | 83,088 number | 236,194 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 225,211 number | 225,211 number | 225,211 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
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 number 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 number in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,172 number in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 84th out of 193 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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The total number of students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.