Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes was 21,257 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Portugal, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 21,257 for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.9% on the previous year and up 5,281.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 77,876 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 395, in 2015.
That places Portugal 74th out of 149 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, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 77,876 | — |
| 1999 | 31,884 | -59.1% |
| 2015 | 395 | -98.8% |
| 2016 | 6,430 | +1527.8% |
| 2017 | 11,048 | +71.8% |
| 2018 | 12,777 | +15.6% |
| 2019 | 15,421 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 17,400 | +12.8% |
| 2021 | 18,127 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 19,519 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 21,257 | +8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54,880 | 31,884 | 77,876 | 2 |
| 2010s | 9,214 | 395 | 15,421 | 5 |
| 2020s | 19,076 | 17,400 | 21,257 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.63 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 42,707 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,424 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 230,157 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.92 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 198,049 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 2.3 % change on previous year (2023)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Portugal?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Portugal was 21,257 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 77,876 in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 395 in 2015.
- How does Portugal rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 74th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,281.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release