Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) in Portugal
Portugal: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) was 7,555 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female in Portugal, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Portugal stood at 7,555.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 6,768.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Portugal peaked at 42,082 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 110, in 2015.
Portugal ranks 82nd of 146 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, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 42,082 | — |
| 1999 | 20,131 | -52.2% |
| 2015 | 110 | -99.5% |
| 2016 | 2,306 | +1996.4% |
| 2017 | 4,165 | +80.6% |
| 2018 | 4,753 | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 5,794 | +21.9% |
| 2020 | 6,756 | +16.6% |
| 2021 | 6,745 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 7,015 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 7,555 | +7.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 7,555 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,802, 1.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 7,555 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8,695, 87% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31,106 | 20,131 | 42,082 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,426 | 110 | 5,794 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7,018 | 6,745 | 7,555 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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, isced 5 programmes, female in Portugal?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Portugal was 7,555 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 42,082 in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 110 in 2015.
- How does Portugal rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female?
- Portugal ranks 82nd out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,768.2%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release