Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta in Cuba
Cuba: Gross graduation ratio from first … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta 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 … Gross UNESCO Institute for Sta 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% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 17.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.2%, 54% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 17.5% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17.5%, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (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