Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes was 78.3% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, 1971–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2009, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of stood at 78.3%. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 181.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of peaked at 78.3% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 9.2%, in 1971.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 33rd of 194 countries on this measure, 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 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.2% | — |
| 1972 | 10.6% | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 11.8% | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 12.7% | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 14.1% | +11.5% |
| 1976 | 15.4% | +9.1% |
| 1978 | 17.8% | +15.5% |
| 1979 | 18.3% | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 19.0% | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 19.0% | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 20.0% | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 20.7% | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 21.8% | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 21.6% | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 24.6% | +13.8% |
| 1987 | 23.6% | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 24.5% | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 25.8% | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 26.9% | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 27.5% | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 27.0% | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 27.8% | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 37.5% | +34.9% |
| 2003 | 39.2% | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 41.2% | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 78.3% | +89.9% |
| 2009 | 78.3% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.8% | 9.2% | 18.3% | 8 |
| 1980s | 22.1% | 19.0% | 25.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.1% | 26.9% | 27.5% | 3 |
| 2000s | 50.4% | 27.8% | 78.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- 30 Uruguay 80.0% compare
- 31 United States of America 79.4% compare
- 32 Denmark 79.0% compare
- 34 Puerto Rico 77.9%
- 35 Portugal 77.7%
- 36 Ireland 77.6% compare
More education data for Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.1165 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0528 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.54 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0629 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.70 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 788,599 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.38 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 24.45 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of was 78.3% in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 78.3% in 2009.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.2% in 1971.
- How does Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 33rd out of 194 countries with data for 2009.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 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