Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina

Argentina: Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from was 13.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
13.3%
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
7th
of 121 countries
All-time high
41.7%
in 2014
All-time low
8.7%
in 2010
Years of data
14
2006–2023

Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina, 2006–2023

102030402006201420232006: 11.4 %2007: 9.8 %2008: 9.8 %2009: 8.7 %2010: 8.7 %2014: 41.7 %2016: 9.2 %2017: 9.3 %2018: 10.5 %2019: 10.2 %2020: 13.1 %2021: 11.6 %2022: 12.4 %2023: 13.3 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina stood at 13.3%.

The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 68.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina peaked at 41.7% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 2010.

That places Argentina 7th out of 121 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Social Sciences, Journalism and Information programmes, male (%) in Argentina, 2006 to 2023.
Year % Change
2006 11.4%
2007 9.8% -13.6%
2008 9.8% -0.3%
2009 8.7% -10.8%
2010 8.7% -0.3%
2014 41.7% +378.5%
2016 9.2% -77.9%
2017 9.3% +0.7%
2018 10.5% +13.3%
2019 10.2% -2.6%
2020 13.1% +27.5%
2021 11.6% -11.4%
2022 12.4% +7.1%
2023 13.3% +7.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.9% 8.7% 11.4% 4
2010s 14.9% 8.7% 41.7% 6
2020s 12.6% 11.6% 13.3% 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina?
Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from in Argentina was 13.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 41.7% in 2014.
What is the lowest percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 2010.
How does Argentina rank for percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from?
Argentina ranks 7th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Social Sciences, Journalism and Information programmes, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Social Sciences, Journalism and Information programmes, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
121 places, 1,683 data points, 1998–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release