Percentage of graduates from programmes other … graduates both sexes in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Percentage of graduates from programmes other … graduates both sexes was 48.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
48.7%
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
123rd
of 124 countries
All-time high
64.1%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 2002
Years of data
5
2002–2023
Percentage of graduates from programmes other than Science in British Virgin Islands, 2002–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, percentage of graduates from programmes other than science in British Virgin Islands stood at 48.7%.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of graduates from programmes other than science in British Virgin Islands peaked at 64.1% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2002.
British Virgin Islands ranks 123rd of 124 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of graduates from programmes other … graduates both sexes in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 64.1% | — |
| 2021 | 49.9% | -22.2% |
| 2022 | 56.3% | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 48.7% | -13.5% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 48.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 75.4%, 65% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 48.7% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 79.2%, 62% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.1% | 0.0% | 64.1% | 2 |
| 2020s | 51.6% | 48.7% | 56.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
More education data for British Virgin Islands
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0412 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -34.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0412 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,626 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -34.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -34.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 808 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0207 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1,626 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of graduates from programmes other than science in British Virgin Islands?
- Percentage of graduates from programmes other than science in British Virgin Islands was 48.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of graduates from programmes other than science recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 64.1% in 2009.
- What is the lowest percentage of graduates from programmes other than science recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2002.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for percentage of graduates from programmes other than science?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 123rd out of 124 countries with data for 2023.
- Is percentage of graduates from programmes other than science rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of graduates from programmes other than Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release