Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 57.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 57.7% for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic peaked at 59.9% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 1971.
Dominican Republic ranks 68th of 194 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.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.8% | — |
| 1972 | 7.1% | +22.6% |
| 1973 | 7.7% | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 8.3% | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 17.9% | +115.6% |
| 1997 | 21.5% | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 33.7% | +56.9% |
| 2012 | 48.6% | +44.4% |
| 2014 | 49.3% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 51.7% | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 54.5% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 59.9% | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 58.7% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 56.5% | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 55.2% | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 58.2% | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 57.7% | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.2% | 5.8% | 8.3% | 4 |
| 1980s | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 21.5% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 33.7% | 33.7% | 33.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 52.8% | 48.6% | 59.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 57.3% | 55.2% | 58.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 65 Iran, Islamic Republic of 58.7% compare
- 66 Libya 58.5% compare
- 67 Bahrain 58.4% compare
- 69 San Marino 57.5% compare
- 70 Israel 56.3% compare
- 71 Montenegro 55.2% compare
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,806 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 45,913 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 171,685 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic was 57.7% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 59.9% in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 1971.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 68th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release