Approved nationwide basic-education enrolment dataset covering public and private services as of 31 December 2025.
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Education in Peru
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Peru's approved SIAGIE 2025 enrolment report covers public and private basic education nationwide as of 31 December 2025. UNESCO adds a 113.9% primary gross enrolment ratio for 2023 and current education-finance indicators. Peru has a current nationwide enrolment dataset, but this page does not invent a total that was not exposed in the parsed source.
Peru education snapshot
Peru has a current nationwide enrolment dataset, but this page does not invent a total that was not exposed in the parsed source.
Primary gross enrolment
113.9%
Youth literacy
99.5%
Education spending
4.2% of GDP
Government expenditure share
19.2%
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The stage map reflects the basic-education sequence covered by SIAGIE and separates later technical and higher study.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Initial education | Early years | Initial education precedes the main basic-school stages. |
| Primary education | Primary | Primary education is covered by the national SIAGIE enrolment system. |
| Secondary education | Secondary | Secondary schooling follows primary education within basic education. |
| Technical and higher education | Post-school | Technical institutes and universities provide post-secondary routes. |
Key evidence
The primary gross enrolment ratio and mean-years measure are 2023 UIS indicators, while the two finance measures use 2023 and 2024.
| Indicator or rule | Value | Reference | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary gross enrolment | 113.9% | 2023 | ISCED 1 |
| Youth literacy | 99.5% | 2024 | Population ages 15 to 24 |
| Education spending | 4.2% of GDP | 2023 | Government expenditure on education |
| Government expenditure share | 19.2% | 2024 | Education share of total government expenditure |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the Peru evidence
The 4.2% and 19.2% finance figures have different denominators and are therefore not directly comparable.
The 2025 SIAGIE dataset is cited as the current national administrative source without fabricating an aggregate from the downloadable file.
Frequently asked questions
What primary gross enrolment ratio is reported for Peru?
UNESCO-UNEVOC reports 113.9% for 2023.
What youth literacy rate is reported for Peru?
UNESCO-UNEVOC reports 99.5% for ages 15 to 24 in 2024.
What education expenditure share of GDP is reported?
UNESCO reports 4.2% for 2023.
What share of total government expenditure went to education?
The profile reports 19.2% for 2024.
Sources and methodology
MINEDU sources establish the current administrative data framework, while UNESCO-UNEVOC supports the displayed indicators.
Current government dataset for regular basic education enrolment.
Country-specific UIS participation and education-finance indicators.
Methodology: Peru's current national dataset and comparable indicators remain separate; unseen enrolment totals are omitted.