Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 7.9% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Luxembourg, 2000–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Luxembourg stood at 7.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Luxembourg peaked at 9.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2000.
Luxembourg ranks 89th of 103 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.6% | — |
| 2008 | 5.6% | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | +72.3% |
| 2013 | 9.0% | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 8.5% | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 8.7% | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 7.9% | -8.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 7.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 43.1%, 18% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 7.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.1%, 18% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More education data for Luxembourg
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.59 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.74 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,748 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 11,539 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,009 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 53,672 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 43,020 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Luxembourg?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Luxembourg was 7.9% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 9.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2000.
- How does Luxembourg rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Luxembourg ranks 89th out of 103 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.