Costa Rica Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Overview
Costa Rica's tertiary enrollment stood at 55.02% in 2019, a rise of +2.41pp from 2018. Costa Rica ranked 57th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 55.02% | +2.41pp | #57 |
| 2018 | 52.61% | −1.84pp | #62 |
| 2017 | 54.45% | +2.80pp | #61 |
| 2016 | 51.65% | +0.37pp | #64 |
| 2015 | 51.28% | +0.95pp | #61 |
| 2014 | 50.33% | +2.83pp | #59 |
| 2013 | 47.51% | +0.82pp | #58 |
| 2012 | 46.69% | +2.02pp | #56 |
| 2011 | 44.67% | +18.87pp | #58 |
| 2004 | 25.81% | – | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's tertiary enrollment was 55.02% in 2019. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's tertiary enrollment peaked at 55.02% in 2019.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Costa Rica was 25.81% in 2004.
Costa Rica ranks 57th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The tertiary enrollment of Costa Rica in 2019 was 55.02%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Costa Rica Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/tertiary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}