School enrollment, tertiary in Peru

Peru: School enrollment, tertiary was 71.2% in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
71.2%
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
49th
of 192 countries
All-time high
73.2%
in 2016
All-time low
9.8%
in 1971
Years of data
37
1970–2017

School enrollment, tertiary in Peru, 1970–2017

0204060801970199320171970: 9.8 % gross1971: 9.8 % gross1972: 10.2 % gross1973: 11.5 % gross1974: 12.5 % gross1975: 13.2 % gross1976: 13.3 % gross1977: 14.9 % gross1979: 16.5 % gross1980: 17.9 % gross1981: 20.6 % gross1982: 20.9 % gross1983: 21.6 % gross1984: 22.2 % gross1985: 22.9 % gross1986: 26.1 % gross1987: 27.1 % gross1988: 28.6 % gross1989: 29.7 % gross1990: 29.9 % gross1991: 31.3 % gross1992: 30.8 % gross1993: 27.5 % gross1994: 26.3 % gross1995: 26.7 % gross1996: 25.4 % gross1997: 25.4 % gross1999: 38 % gross2000: 33.4 % gross2001: 29.9 % gross2002: 30.3 % gross2003: 30.3 % gross2004: 32.2 % gross2005: 32.5 % gross2006: 33.9 % gross2016: 73.2 % gross2017: 71.2 % gross

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % gross.

Analysis

The most recent figure for school enrollment, tertiary in Peru is 71.2%, measured in 2017.

The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 110.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, school enrollment, tertiary in Peru peaked at 73.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 1971.

That places Peru 49th out of 192 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12.4% 9.8% 16.5% 9
1980s 23.8% 17.9% 29.7% 10
1990s 29.0% 25.4% 38.0% 9
2000s 31.8% 29.9% 33.9% 7
2010s 72.2% 71.2% 73.2% 2

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 46 Switzerland 73.5% compare
  2. 47 Palau 71.8% compare
  3. 48 France 71.5% compare
  4. 50 Serbia 70.6% compare
  5. 51 Belarus 70.1% compare
  6. 52 Brazil 69.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is school enrollment, tertiary in Peru?
School enrollment, tertiary in Peru was 71.2% in 2017, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest school enrollment, tertiary recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 73.2% in 2016.
What is the lowest school enrollment, tertiary recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 1971.
How does Peru rank for school enrollment, tertiary?
Peru ranks 49th out of 192 countries with data for 2017.
Is school enrollment, tertiary rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of School enrollment, tertiary (% gross). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)
Unit
% gross
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
237 places, 7,325 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.