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Peru Tertiary Enrollment

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

71.24% −1.98pp (-2.7%)
Year 2017 Rank #34 Global Peak 73.22% (2016) Source World Bank

Peru Tertiary Enrollment (1970–2017)

Overview

Peru's tertiary enrollment stood at 71.24% in 2017, a decline of +1.98pp from 2016. Peru ranked 34th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2017 71.24% −1.98pp #34
2016 73.22% +39.30pp #29
2006 33.92% +1.46pp #52
2005 32.46% +0.30pp #52
2004 32.17% +1.85pp #50
2003 30.32% +0.06pp #53
2002 30.26% +0.34pp #49
2001 29.92% −3.49pp #46
2000 33.41% −4.60pp #39
1999 38.01% +12.63pp #8
1997 25.39% +0.03pp #3
1996 25.36% −1.36pp #6
1995 26.71% +0.40pp #6
1994 26.32% −1.15pp #4
1993 27.47% −3.37pp #3
Show all years (1970-2017)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.0% GDP growth 3.3% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Peru matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peru's tertiary enrollment?

Peru's tertiary enrollment was 71.24% in 2017. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Peru?

Peru's tertiary enrollment peaked at 73.22% in 2016.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Peru?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Peru was 9.80% in 1971.

How does Peru rank in tertiary enrollment?

Peru ranks 34th globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2017.

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 Peru in 2017?

The tertiary enrollment of Peru in 2017 was 71.24%. This ranks 34th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_peru_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Peru Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/peru/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }