School enrollment, tertiary in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia: School enrollment, tertiary was 15.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
15.0%
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
142nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
20.7%
in 2017
All-time low
1.9%
in 1980
Years of data
32
1977–2023

School enrollment, tertiary in Saint Lucia, 1977–2023

051015201977200020231977: 2.3 % gross1978: 2.3 % gross1979: 2.1 % gross1980: 1.9 % gross1981: 2.2 % gross1982: 2.6 % gross1983: 2.8 % gross1984: 2.6 % gross1985: 2.2 % gross1987: 2.3 % gross1988: 2.4 % gross1993: 5.7 % gross1996: 17.3 % gross2004: 13.3 % gross2005: 12.8 % gross2006: 9.5 % gross2007: 8.5 % gross2008: 15.7 % gross2009: 17.5 % gross2010: 12.5 % gross2011: 16.3 % gross2012: 10.3 % gross2013: 14 % gross2014: 17.1 % gross2015: 17 % gross2016: 19.8 % gross2017: 20.7 % gross2018: 14.7 % gross2019: 15.9 % gross2020: 16.8 % gross2022: 16.2 % gross2023: 15 % gross

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for school enrollment, tertiary in Saint Lucia is 15.0%, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, school enrollment, tertiary in Saint Lucia peaked at 20.7% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 1980.

That places Saint Lucia 142nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023, 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 2.2% 2.1% 2.3% 3
1980s 2.4% 1.9% 2.8% 8
1990s 11.5% 5.7% 17.3% 2
2000s 12.9% 8.5% 17.5% 6
2010s 15.8% 10.3% 20.7% 10
2020s 16.0% 15.0% 16.8% 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is school enrollment, tertiary in Saint Lucia?
School enrollment, tertiary in Saint Lucia was 15.0% in 2023, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest school enrollment, tertiary recorded in Saint Lucia?
The highest recorded value was 20.7% in 2017.
What is the lowest school enrollment, tertiary recorded in Saint Lucia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 1980.
How does Saint Lucia rank for school enrollment, tertiary?
Saint Lucia ranks 142nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is school enrollment, tertiary rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saint Lucia 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.