Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Peru

Peru: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male was 68.4% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
68.4%
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
27th
of 189 countries
All-time high
71.7%
in 2016
All-time low
12.9%
in 1971
Years of data
16
1970–2017

Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Peru, 1970–2017

204060801970199320171970: 12.9 %1971: 12.9 %1972: 13.7 %1973: 15.4 %1974: 16.8 %1975: 17.9 %1976: 18.5 %1980: 23.3 %2001: 30.3 %2002: 29.3 %2003: 29.4 %2004: 31.9 %2005: 32.2 %2006: 33.1 %2016: 71.7 %2017: 68.4 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Peru recorded 68.4% for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and up 107.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Peru peaked at 71.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 12.9%, in 1971.

That places Peru 27th out of 189 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, male in Peru, year by year

Annual values for Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male (%) in Peru, 1970 to 2017.
Year % Change
1970 12.9%
1971 12.9% -0.2%
1972 13.7% +6.3%
1973 15.4% +12.5%
1974 16.8% +9.1%
1975 17.9% +6.6%
1976 18.5% +3.1%
1980 23.3% +25.9%
2001 30.3% +30.3%
2002 29.3% -3.3%
2003 29.4% +0.2%
2004 31.9% +8.6%
2005 32.2% +0.9%
2006 33.1% +2.7%
2016 71.7% +116.8%
2017 68.4% -4.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15.4% 12.9% 18.5% 7
1980s 23.3% 23.3% 23.3% 1
2000s 31.0% 29.3% 33.1% 6
2010s 70.1% 68.4% 71.7% 2

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 24 Ireland 69.7% compare
  2. 25 Belgium 69.5% compare
  3. 26 Switzerland 68.9% compare
  4. 28 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 67.9% compare
  5. 29 Latvia 67.2% compare
  6. 30 Croatia 65.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Peru?
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male in Peru was 68.4% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 71.7% in 2016.
What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 12.9% in 1971.
How does Peru rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male?
Peru ranks 27th out of 189 countries with data for 2017.
Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 107.0%. 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, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
410 places, 14,235 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release