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Puerto Rico (US) Tertiary Enrollment

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

69.74% −8.18pp (-10.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #49 Global Peak 107.50% (2018) Source World Bank

Puerto Rico (US) Tertiary Enrollment (2007–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s tertiary enrollment stood at 69.74% in 2025, a decline of +8.18pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 69.74% by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 49th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tertiary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2026* trend 65.55% - -
2025* trend 69.74% - -
2025 69.74% −8.18pp #49
2023 77.93% −4.09pp #29
2022 82.02% −6.52pp #22
2021 88.53% +0.12pp #17
2020 88.41% −7.28pp #14
2019 95.69% −11.81pp #4
2018 107.50% +6.76pp #3
2017 100.74% +0.10pp #4
2016 100.64% −0.06pp #4
2015 100.71% +3.50pp #2
2014 97.20% +1.83pp #2
2013 95.37% +1.36pp #4
2012 94.01% +2.21pp #4
2011 91.80% +1.07pp #5
2010 90.73% +4.03pp #6
Show all years (2007-2025)
* 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 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
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

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. 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 Puerto Rico (US)'s tertiary enrollment?

Puerto Rico (US)'s tertiary enrollment was 69.74% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tertiary enrollment in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s tertiary enrollment peaked at 107.50% in 2018.

What was the lowest tertiary enrollment in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest tertiary enrollment in Puerto Rico (US) was 69.74% in 2025.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in tertiary enrollment?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 49th 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 Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

Puerto Rico (US)'s tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 69.74% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tertiary enrollment of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The tertiary enrollment of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 69.74%. This ranks 49th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_tertiary-enrollment, title = {Puerto Rico (US) Tertiary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/tertiary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }