Country-specific UIS enrolment and participation indicators.
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Education in Tunisia
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Education profile 路 Reference periods shown
Tunisia's current UNESCO profile reports a 104.4% primary gross enrolment ratio, 101.3% lower-secondary ratio and 38.1% tertiary ratio for 2023, with 63.2% of youth participating in education or training. Tunisia's four headline values all use a 2023 reference, allowing the page to compare participation measures without mixing academic years.
Tunisia education snapshot
Tunisia's four headline values all use a 2023 reference, allowing the page to compare participation measures without mixing academic years.
Primary gross enrolment
104.4%
Lower-secondary gross enrolment
101.3%
Tertiary gross enrolment
38.1%
Youth participation
63.2%
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How the education pathway works
The stage map follows the national six-year primary, three-year lower-secondary and later upper-secondary sequence.
| Stage | When | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 1 to 6 | Primary | Primary education forms the first six school grades. |
| Grades 7 to 9 | Lower secondary | Lower-secondary education follows primary schooling. |
| Grades 10 to 12 | Upper secondary | Upper-secondary education includes several academic and technical tracks. |
| Tertiary study | Higher education | Universities and other tertiary institutions follow secondary study. |
Key evidence
The first three cards are gross enrolment ratios at different levels, while 63.2% measures youth participation in education or training.
| Measure | Value | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary gross enrolment | 104.4% | 2023 | ISCED 1 |
| Lower-secondary gross enrolment | 101.3% | 2023 | ISCED 2 |
| Tertiary gross enrolment | 38.1% | 2023 | ISCED 5 to 8 |
| Youth participation | 63.2% | 2023 | Ages 15 to 24 in education or training |
* Reference years and benchmark labels are shown with the figures.
How to read the Tunisia evidence
Gross enrolment ratios can exceed 100% because students outside the official age group may be enrolled.
The youth measure uses a separate age-based denominator and is not another level-specific GER.
Frequently asked questions
What primary gross enrolment ratio is reported for Tunisia?
UNESCO-UNEVOC reports 104.4% for 2023.
What lower-secondary gross enrolment ratio is shown?
The 2023 value is 101.3%.
What tertiary gross enrolment ratio is reported?
The country profile reports 38.1% for 2023.
What youth participation rate is shown?
UNESCO reports 63.2% for ages 15 to 24 in education or training in 2023.
Sources and methodology
UNESCO-UNEVOC supports the headline indicators; the ADEA profile supports the grade-stage structure.
Country-specific grade structure based on national and UIS sources.
Methodology: Tunisia's indicators retain their UIS definitions and common 2023 reference year.