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Costa Rica Tertiary Enrollment

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

55.02% +2.41pp (+4.6%)
Year 2019 Rank #57 Global Peak 55.02% (2019) Source World Bank

Costa Rica Tertiary Enrollment (2004–2019)

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

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 23.2% Rate 36.7% Gap +13.5pp Reserves YoY +16.9%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

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

What is Costa Rica's tertiary enrollment?

Costa Rica's tertiary enrollment was 55.02% in 2019. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica's tertiary enrollment peaked at 55.02% in 2019.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Costa Rica?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Costa Rica was 25.81% in 2004.

How does Costa Rica rank in tertiary enrollment?

Costa Rica ranks 57th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2019.

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 tertiary enrollment of Costa Rica in 2019?

The tertiary enrollment of Costa Rica in 2019 was 55.02%. This ranks 57th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Costa Rica Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }