Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Panama
Panama: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes was 13,628 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes in Panama, 2012–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Panama is 13,628, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 24.0% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Panama peaked at 17,197 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 8,465, in 2020.
That places Panama 94th out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 … tertiary 7 both sexes in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11,496 | — |
| 2014 | 12,103 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 17,197 | +42.1% |
| 2016 | 13,259 | -22.9% |
| 2020 | 8,465 | -36.2% |
| 2021 | 10,990 | +29.8% |
| 2022 | 13,628 | +24.0% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 13,628 is below the median for high income countries, which is 67,433, 20% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Panama's 13,628 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 37,540, 36% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,514 | 11,496 | 17,197 | 4 |
| 2020s | 11,028 | 8,465 | 13,628 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More education data for Panama
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Panama?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes in Panama was 13,628 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 17,197 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,465 in 2020.
- How does Panama rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Panama ranks 94th out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release