Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Cuba
Cuba: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 17.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Cuba, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cuba stood at 17.5%.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cuba peaked at 51.6% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.5%, in 1999.
Cuba ranks 81st of 111 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 graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Cuba, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9.5% | — |
| 2000 | 10.3% | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 11.1% | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 12.4% | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 13.8% | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 14.3% | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 15.1% | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 16.5% | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 21.3% | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 28.7% | +34.9% |
| 2009 | 43.8% | +52.7% |
| 2010 | 46.2% | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 51.6% | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 49.4% | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 51.0% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 41.1% | -19.5% |
| 2015 | 33.7% | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 24.2% | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 17.0% | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 17.5% | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 18.7% | 10.3% | 43.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.8% | 17.0% | 51.6% | 9 |
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More education data for Cuba
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 82,575 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.11 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 98.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cuba?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Cuba was 17.5% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 51.6% in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.5% in 1999.
- How does Cuba rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Cuba ranks 81st out of 111 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 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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February 2026 Data Release