Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Peru
Peru: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes was 603,787 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Peru, 2007–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Peru stood at 603,787. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Peru peaked at 1.82 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 603,787, in 2024.
Peru ranks 39th of 131 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.08 million | 1.04 million | 1.14 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.43 million | 1.14 million | 1.82 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 603,787 | 603,787 | 603,787 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 36 Netherlands 709,340 compare
- 37 Malaysia 670,803 compare
- 38 Syrian Arab Republic 645,958 compare
- 40 Kazakhstan 592,694 compare
- 41 Ghana 523,533 compare
- 42 Nepal 513,784 compare
More education data for Peru
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 199,824 (2024)
- 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 66.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 23.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 112.79 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 112.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Peru?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Peru was 603,787 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 1.82 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 603,787 in 2024.
- How does Peru rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 39th out of 131 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release