Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions was 42.2% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia, 2004–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia is 42.2%, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 397.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia peaked at 53.6% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2004.
That places Saint Lucia 44th out of 138 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.0% | — |
| 2005 | 4.2% | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 5.7% | +35.0% |
| 2007 | 6.8% | +20.6% |
| 2008 | 9.9% | +44.6% |
| 2009 | 8.5% | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 16.8% | +97.9% |
| 2011 | 10.6% | -37.0% |
| 2012 | 21.3% | +101.8% |
| 2013 | 51.2% | +140.3% |
| 2014 | 53.6% | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 49.6% | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 53.2% | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 41.7% | -21.7% |
| 2018 | 47.7% | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 42.2% | -11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.5% | 4.0% | 9.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 38.8% | 10.6% | 53.6% | 10 |
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More education data for Saint Lucia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,037 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 390 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,455 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,482 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 10,378 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 14,257 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0793 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia?
- Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions in Saint Lucia was 42.2% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 53.6% in 2014.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2004.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions?
- Saint Lucia ranks 44th out of 138 countries with data for 2019.
- Is percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 397.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in tertiary education in private institutions (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students in tertiary education enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body (e.g., non-governmental organisation, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise), expressed as a percentage of total number of students enrolled in tertiary education.