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Brazil Tertiary Enrollment

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)  SE.TER.ENRR

66.42% +6.03pp (+10.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #55 Global Peak 66.42% (2025) Source World Bank

Brazil Tertiary Enrollment (2012–2025)

Overview

Brazil's tertiary enrollment stood at 66.42% in 2025, a rise of +6.03pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 66.42% by 2025. Brazil ranked 55th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2025* trend 66.42% - -
2025 66.42% +6.03pp #55
2022 60.39% +3.56pp #52
2021 56.83% +2.26pp #59
2020 54.57% +1.95pp #64
2019 52.62% +1.43pp #63
2018 51.19% +1.16pp #66
2017 50.03% +1.69pp #67
2016 48.33% −0.10pp #71
2015 48.43% +1.28pp #65
2014 47.16% +2.82pp #63
2013 44.34% +1.11pp #63
2012 43.23% #64
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 8.7% GDP growth -3.3% Unemployment 11.6%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's tertiary enrollment?

Brazil's tertiary enrollment was 66.42% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Brazil?

Brazil's tertiary enrollment peaked at 66.42% in 2025.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Brazil?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Brazil was 43.23% in 2012.

How does Brazil rank in tertiary enrollment?

Brazil ranks 55th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tertiary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tertiary enrollment of Brazil in 2025?

Brazil's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 66.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of Brazil in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of Brazil in 2025 was 66.42%. This ranks 55th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_brazil_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Brazil Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }