Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Australia
Australia: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 1.37 GPIA in 2023. ▬ Flat
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Australia, 2000–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
In 2023, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Australia stood at 1.37 GPIA.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Australia peaked at 1.37 GPIA in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.26 GPIA, in 2002.
That places Australia 48th out of 108 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Australia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.28 GPIA | — |
| 2001 | 1.27 GPIA | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 1.26 GPIA | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 1.33 GPIA | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 1.32 GPIA | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.33 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 1.34 GPIA | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 1.34 GPIA | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 1.34 GPIA | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.34 GPIA | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.34 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.28 GPIA | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 1.28 GPIA | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 1.32 GPIA | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 1.32 GPIA | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.33 GPIA | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 1.33 GPIA | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 1.32 GPIA | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 1.35 GPIA | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1.37 GPIA | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 1.37 GPIA | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.31 GPIA | 1.26 GPIA | 1.34 GPIA | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.32 GPIA | 1.28 GPIA | 1.34 GPIA | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.35 GPIA | 1.32 GPIA | 1.37 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More education data for Australia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 105,469 (1999)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.7% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.61 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Australia?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Australia was 1.37 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.37 GPIA in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.26 GPIA in 2002.
- How does Australia rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Australia ranks 48th out of 108 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Australia 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, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release