Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Peru
Peru: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 71.2% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Peru, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Peru recorded 71.2% for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in 2017.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 110.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Peru peaked at 73.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 1971.
That places Peru 49th out of 194 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Peru, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.8% | — |
| 1971 | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 10.2% | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 11.5% | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 12.5% | +9.4% |
| 1975 | 13.2% | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 13.3% | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 14.9% | +12.0% |
| 1979 | 16.5% | +10.3% |
| 1980 | 17.9% | +8.9% |
| 1981 | 20.6% | +15.0% |
| 1982 | 20.9% | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 21.6% | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 22.2% | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 22.9% | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 26.1% | +14.1% |
| 1987 | 27.1% | +3.9% |
| 1988 | 28.6% | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 29.7% | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 29.9% | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 31.3% | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 30.8% | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 27.5% | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 26.3% | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 26.7% | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 25.4% | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 25.4% | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 38.0% | +49.7% |
| 2000 | 33.4% | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 29.9% | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 30.3% | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 30.3% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 32.2% | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 32.5% | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 33.9% | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 73.2% | +115.9% |
| 2017 | 71.2% | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.4% | 9.8% | 16.5% | 9 |
| 1980s | 23.8% | 17.9% | 29.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.0% | 25.4% | 38.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 31.8% | 29.9% | 33.9% | 7 |
| 2010s | 72.2% | 71.2% | 73.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More education data for Peru
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1083 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Peru?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Peru was 71.2% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 73.2% in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 1971.
- How does Peru rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 49th out of 194 countries with data for 2017.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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February 2026 Data Release