Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED) … adjusted in Estonia
Estonia: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED) … adjusted was 1.44 GPIA in 2024. ▼ Falling
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Estonia, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Estonia is 1.44 GPIA, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Estonia peaked at 1.59 GPIA in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.41 GPIA, in 2021.
Estonia ranks 28th of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED) … adjusted in Estonia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.49 GPIA | — |
| 2002 | 1.48 GPIA | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 1.51 GPIA | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 1.59 GPIA | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 1.57 GPIA | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 1.59 GPIA | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 1.54 GPIA | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 1.55 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 1.58 GPIA | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 1.56 GPIA | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 1.54 GPIA | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 1.5 GPIA | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 1.51 GPIA | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1.46 GPIA | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 1.46 GPIA | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.46 GPIA | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 1.41 GPIA | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 1.45 GPIA | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 1.45 GPIA | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 1.44 GPIA | -0.6% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 1.44 GPIA is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 GPIA, 1.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 1.44 GPIA is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.34 GPIA, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.54 GPIA | 1.48 GPIA | 1.59 GPIA | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.51 GPIA | 1.46 GPIA | 1.56 GPIA | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.44 GPIA | 1.41 GPIA | 1.46 GPIA | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Estonia?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Estonia was 1.44 GPIA in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 GPIA in 2006.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 GPIA in 2021.
- How does Estonia rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Estonia ranks 28th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia 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