Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Macao
Macao: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) was 1.13 GPIA in 2024. ▼ Falling
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Macao, 2005–2024
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 Macao is 1.13 GPIA, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Macao peaked at 1.36 GPIA in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.08 GPIA, in 2023.
Macao ranks 85th of 108 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Macao, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.31 GPIA | — |
| 2006 | 1.24 GPIA | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 1.36 GPIA | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.31 GPIA | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 1.27 GPIA | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.29 GPIA | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.36 GPIA | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.26 GPIA | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 1.3 GPIA | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 1.32 GPIA | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 1.31 GPIA | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 1.31 GPIA | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1.28 GPIA | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 1.23 GPIA | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.21 GPIA | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 1.22 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 1.25 GPIA | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 1.19 GPIA | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 1.08 GPIA | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 1.13 GPIA | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.3 GPIA | 1.24 GPIA | 1.36 GPIA | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.29 GPIA | 1.21 GPIA | 1.36 GPIA | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.17 GPIA | 1.08 GPIA | 1.25 GPIA | 5 |
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More education data for Macao
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 2,896 (2024)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 71.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 13.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Macao?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Macao was 1.13 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 Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 GPIA in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.08 GPIA in 2023.
- How does Macao rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Macao ranks 85th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Macao 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