Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes was 4.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in Portugal, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 4.6% for gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 51.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 11.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2006.
Portugal ranks 81st of 126 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, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.4% | — |
| 2005 | 1.8% | +27.5% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | -50.2% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | +114.2% |
| 2008 | 4.5% | +131.6% |
| 2009 | 5.6% | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 6.5% | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 8.2% | +25.3% |
| 2012 | 8.7% | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 9.5% | +9.6% |
| 2014 | 10.7% | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 11.2% | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | -48.8% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | -23.9% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 5.3% | +16.7% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | -14.3% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 4.6% | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 6 |
| 2010s | 7.3% | 4.2% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in Portugal?
- Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes in Portugal was 4.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 11.2% in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2006.
- How does Portugal rank for gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 81st out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, post-secondary non-tertiary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release