Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED) … adjusted in Portugal
Portugal: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED) … adjusted was 1.35 GPIA in 2023. ▼ Falling
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Portugal, 2004–2023
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 Portugal is 1.35 GPIA, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Portugal peaked at 1.55 GPIA in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.28 GPIA, in 2014.
Portugal ranks 51st of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED) … adjusted in Portugal, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.55 GPIA | — |
| 2005 | 1.53 GPIA | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.52 GPIA | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.39 GPIA | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 1.34 GPIA | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 1.32 GPIA | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 1.36 GPIA | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 1.33 GPIA | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 1.33 GPIA | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 1.29 GPIA | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 1.28 GPIA | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1.3 GPIA | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 1.3 GPIA | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1.3 GPIA | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 1.3 GPIA | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 1.32 GPIA | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 1.33 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.34 GPIA | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 1.35 GPIA | +1.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1.35 GPIA is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 GPIA, 99% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1.35 GPIA is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.34 GPIA, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.44 GPIA | 1.32 GPIA | 1.55 GPIA | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.31 GPIA | 1.28 GPIA | 1.36 GPIA | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.33 GPIA | 1.32 GPIA | 1.35 GPIA | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Portugal?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Portugal was 1.35 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 GPIA in 2004.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 GPIA in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Portugal ranks 51st out of 108 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Portugal 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