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Chile
Overview of the education system (EAG 2025)
  • In Chile, tertiary education offers clear benefits: unemployment is 5.5% for tertiary-educated adults versus 8.1% for those with upper secondary. Workers with tertiary education earn 112% more, over twice the OECD average of 54%.
  • Tertiary attainment among young adults stayed at 41% from 2020 to 2022. Only Chile and Argentina saw no growth, while the OECD average rose from 45% to 48%, widening the gap with Chile.
  • Bachelor’s degree attainment is similar to the OECD average. Among 25–64 year-olds, 20% hold a bachelor’s, while only 2% hold a master’s versus the OECD’s 15%. For young adults, 28% have a bachelor’s and 2% a master’s (OECD: 25% and 17%).
  • Chile relies heavily on private funding for tertiary education. In 2021, public sources covered just 47.7% of tertiary funding before transfers, the second lowest share in the OECD after the United Kingdom (44%).
  • Early childhood education enrolment is stagnant: in 2023, 75% of children aged 3–5 were enrolled, unchanged since 2013. This is below the OECD average of 85% but higher than Mexico (66%) and Colombia (67%), and similar to Brazil (75%) and Argentina (77%).
  • Chile invests more in early childhood education than the OECD average, spending 0.70% of GDP versus 0.60% for the OECD on children aged 3 to 5 in 2022.
    • | Education at a Glance 2025 | Country note | Annexes from Education at a Glance 2025 | OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics 2018 | OECD Education Policy Outlook: Chile | Centro de Estudios del Ministerio de Educación (Centre for Research of the Ministry of Education, in Spanish) | Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas (National Statistics Institute, in Spanish) |

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    Entrance

    The share of women among tertiary education new entrants is one of the smallest compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (53.4 %, rank 26/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering bachelor's programmes in Chile is relatively small. (51.4 %, rank 37/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering doctoral or equivalent programmes in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (41.5 %, rank 38/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the average age of new entrants in master's long first degree (LFD) programmes is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (19.3 Years, rank 23/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of first-time entrants into master's or equivalent programmes before the age of 30 is relatively low. (44.4 %, rank 38/40 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the average age of new entrants in master's programmes is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (32 Years, rank 6/40 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of first-time entrants in master's programmes is one of the lowest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (1.9 %, rank 22/24 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Entrance by field of education and gender

    The share of female new entrants in doctoral programmes in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary ranked among the smallest across countries. (42.2 %, rank 33/35 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Female new entrants in arts and humanities doctoral programmes placed Chile among the smallest across participating countries. (46.5 %, rank 34/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Female new entrants to doctoral programmes in services ranked among the smallest across countries. (25 %, rank 27/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In social sciences, journalism and information, female new entrants to doctoral programmes placed Chile among the smallest internationally. (46.8 %, rank 35/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female new entrants in master’s programmes in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary was among the smallest in Chile compared to other countries. (52 %, rank 33/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Female new entrants to master’s programmes in arts and humanities ranked among the smallest internationally. (50.7 %, rank 38/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female new entrants to master’s programmes in business, administration and law was among the smallest across countries. (50.3 %, rank 33/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Female new entrants to master’s programmes in services placed Chile among the smallest across participating countries. (35.7 %, rank 33/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In STEM fields, the share of female new entrants to tertiary education ranked Chile among the smallest internationally. (19.8 %, rank 35/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female who enter tertiary education in the field of education is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (83.6 %, rank 8/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female who enter tertiary education in the field of arts and humanities is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (57 %, rank 36/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female who enter tertiary education in the field of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (46.4 %, rank 35/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female who enter tertiary education in the field of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (13.5 %, rank 36/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female who enter tertiary education in the field of engineering, manufacturing and construction is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (18.4 %, rank 36/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female among new entrants in doctoral programmes enrolled in the field of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is relatively small. (37.9 %, rank 35/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female among new entrants in doctoral programmes enrolled in the field of health and welfare is relatively small. (49.1 %, rank 34/35 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of women among new entrants in bachelor's programmes in the field of engineering, manufacturing and construction is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (21.6 %, rank 34/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of women among new entrants in bachelor's programmes in the field of information and communication technologies is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (12.6 %, rank 38/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of women among new entrants in bachelor's programmes in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (22.3 %, rank 37/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering doctoral or equivalent programmes in Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (35.8 %, rank 31/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering master's or equivalent programmes in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (39.4 %, rank 37/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering master's or equivalent programmes in Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (31.7 %, rank 34/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering short cycle tertiary programmes in engineering, manufacturing and construction in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (11.7 %, rank 27/32 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students entering short cycle tertiary programmes in Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (13 %, rank 27/32 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of male students entering short-cycle tertiary programmes in education in Chile is one of the smallest compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (1.7 %, rank 22/23 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female in short-cycle tertiary programmes in the field of arts and humanities is one of the lowest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (47.6 %, rank 25/30 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female in short-cycle tertiary programmes in the field of social sciences, journalism and information is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (58.5 %, rank 17/22 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Participation in education

    Among students aged 3 to 5, enrolment in early childhood educational development (ISCED 01) was among the highest in Chile compared to other countries. (2.2 %, rank 5/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of three-year-olds in early childhood education in Chile is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (53.1 %, rank 35/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of four-year-olds in early childhood and primary education in Chile is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (80.7 %, rank 34/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of students in public tertiary educational institutions is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (16.3 %, rank 43/45 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of students in government-dependent private tertiary educational institutions is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (13.6 %, rank 8/24 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of students in independent private tertiary educational institutions is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (70.1 %, rank 4/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Among 6–14-year-olds, enrolment in lower secondary programmes in Chile ranked among the lowest internationally. (22.4 %, rank 41/46 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The enrolment rate of 6–14-year-olds in upper secondary programmes in Chile was among the highest internationally. (8.1 %, rank 7/47 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of female students in upper secondary general programmes placed Chile among the smallest across countries. (49.5 %, rank 40/47 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female students in lower secondary general programmes was among the smallest internationally. (47.9 %, rank 45/47 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of students enrolled in private institutions at all early childhood education level is comparatively high. (52 %, rank 9/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of students enrolled in private institutions at early childhood educational and development level is comparatively low. (8.8 %, rank 26/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of students enrolled in private institutions at pre-primary level is comparatively high. (63.8 %, rank 7/45 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of upper secondary students enrolled in programmes giving full level completion without access to tertiary education in Chile is relatively low compared to the other countries. (2.4 %, rank 24/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average age of short-cycle tertiary students enrolled in vocational programmes is comparativele high. (3 %, rank 3/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The percentage of below-two year-olds in other registered ECEC services in Chile is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.1 %, rank 11/12 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The enrolment rate among students aged 15-19 in upper secondary general programmes in Chile is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (52.3 %, rank 4/47 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The enrolment rate among students aged 15-19 in short-cycle tertiary programmes in Chile is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3.8 %, rank 9/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of two-year-olds in other registered ECEC services in Chile is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.4 %, rank 11/13 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of three-year-olds in other registered ECEC services in Chile is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.5 %, rank 7/9 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of four-year-olds in primary education in Chile is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0 %, rank 7/46 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Graduation

    The average age of graduates from general programmes at the upper secondary level in Chile is comparatively high. (19.7 Years, rank 6/40 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average age of graduates from vocational programmes at the upper secondary level in Chile is comparatively low. (17.7 Years, rank 36/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of tertiary graduates younger than 30-years-old is one of the smallest among countries with available data. (77.6 %, rank 28/32 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of first-time bachelor's graduates younger than 30 is relatively low. (77.8 %, rank 30/35 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of first-time master's graduates younger than 35 is relatively low. (59.2 %, rank 31/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of first-time doctorate graduates younger than 35 is relatively low. (42 %, rank 30/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of first-time bachelor's graduates is relatively low in Chile. (57.2 %, rank 29/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of first-time master's graduates is relatively low in Chile. (2.3 %, rank 22/24 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average age of short-cycle tertiary graduates in Chile is among the oldest. (28.4 Years, rank 8/25 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average age of bachelor's or equivalent graduates in Chile is among the oldest. (26.3 Years, rank 8/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Graduation by gender

    In Chile, the share of female first-time graduates in short-cycle tertiary programmes is one of the largest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (60.5 %, rank 8/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female first-time bachelor's graduates is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (54.6 %, rank 30/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female first-time master's graduates is relatively smallest, compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (59 %, rank 16/23 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Graduation by field of education

    The percentage of tertiary graduates in the field of arts and humanities is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3.3 %, rank 41/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of tertiary graduates in the field of social sciences, journalism and information is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (5.5 %, rank 42/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of tertiary graduates in the field of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (2 %, rank 42/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of tertiary graduates in the field of information and communication technologies is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3.5 %, rank 37/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of tertiary graduates in the field of health and welfare is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (23.2 %, rank 2/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of doctoral graduates in the field of business, administration and law in Chile is relatively small. (4.1 %, rank 38/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of doctoral graduates in the field of Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics in Chile is relatively large. (29.8 %, rank 3/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of doctoral graduates in the field of health and welfare in Chile is relatively small. (6.2 %, rank 40/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of upper secondary vocational graduates in the field of business, aministration and law is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (26.8 %, rank 5/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of upper secondary vocational graduates in the field of engineering, manufacturing and construction is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (47.1 %, rank 5/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of upper secondary vocational graduates in the field of services is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3.8 %, rank 34/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational graduates in the field of business, administration and law is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3 %, rank 2/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational graduates in the field of STEM is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (5 %, rank 2/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational graduates in the field of services is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0 %, rank 35/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of short-cycle tertiary vocational graduates in the field of health and welfare is relatively high compared to other OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (2 %, rank 7/37 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of bachelor's, master's and doctoral or equivalent graduates in the field of arts and humanities is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0 %, rank 40/45 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of bachelor's, master's and doctoral or equivalent graduates in the field of business, administration and law is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3 %, rank 5/44 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of bachelor's, master's and doctoral or equivalent graduates in the field of health and welfare is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (2 %, rank 2/45 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Graduation by field of education and gender

    The proportion of female tertiary graduates in the humanities and arts is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries. (3.3 %, rank 41/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The proportion of female tertiary graduates in health and welfare is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries. (31.9 %, rank 3/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female tertiary graduates in the field of social sciences, journalism and information is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (6.4 %, rank 42/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female tertiary graduates in the field of sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (8.1 %, rank 43/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of male tertiary graduates in the field of arts and humanities is relatively small. (3.4 %, rank 40/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of male tertiary graduates in the field of social sciences, journalism and information is relatively small. (4.3 %, rank 41/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of male tertiary graduates in the field of health and welfare is relatively high in Chile. (11.9 %, rank 4/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female graduates in tertiary education in the fields of arts and humanities is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (55.6 %, rank 41/43 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female graduates in tertiary education in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (41 %, rank 42/43 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female graduates in tertiary education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (20.6 %, rank 40/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female graduates in tertiary education in the fields of information and communication technologies is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (13.2 %, rank 41/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of female graduates in tertiary education in the fields of engineering, manufacturing and construction is one of the smallest among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (19.7 %, rank 41/43 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates

    The completion rate of female new entrants to bachelor's programmes by the end of the theoretical duration of the programme was among the lowest across countries with available data. (15.5 %, rank 32/33 , 2020) Download Indicator

    For male new entrants, the completion rate to bachelor's programmes by the end of the theoretical duration of the programme placed Chile among countries with the lowest values. (10.8 %, rank 32/33 , 2020) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of all new entrants to bachelor's programmes by the theoretical duration ranked Chile among the countries with the lowest levels. (13.4 %, rank 32/33 , 2020) Download Indicator

    Female completion rates to bachelor's programmes, measured by the end of the theoretical duration plus one year, were among the lowest across participating countries. (43.9 %, rank 30/32 , 2021) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates to bachelor's programmes by the end of the theoretical duration plus one year were among the lowest in Chile compared to other countries. (30.6 %, rank 29/32 , 2021) Download Indicator

    By the end of the theoretical duration plus one year, completion rates of all new entrants to bachelor's programmes placed Chile among the lowest across countries with available data. (37.9 %, rank 30/32 , 2021) Download Indicator

    Female completion rates to bachelor's programmes, measured three years beyond the theoretical duration, were among the lowest across countries with available data. (67.7 %, rank 25/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates to bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical duration placed Chile among the lowest values internationally. (51.9 %, rank 26/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The completion rate of all new entrants to bachelor's programmes, measured three years beyond the theoretical end of the programme, ranked Chile among the lowest across countries. (60.5 %, rank 25/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the completion rate of female new entrants to bachelor's programmes in Education, measured three years after the theoretical end of the programme, was among the lowest internationally. (67.7 %, rank 22/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of female new entrants to Arts and humanities bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical end were among the lowest internationally. (53.1 %, rank 26/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    For male students, completion rates in Arts and humanities bachelor's programmes three years beyond the theoretical end placed Chile among the lowest across countries. (40.6 %, rank 27/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of all new entrants to bachelor's programmes in Arts and humanities three years after the theoretical duration were among the lowest across participating countries. (47.8 %, rank 26/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, female completion rates in Business, administration and law bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical duration were among the lowest values internationally. (54.6 %, rank 26/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in Business, administration and law bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical end placed Chile among the lowest across countries. (47.6 %, rank 25/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The completion rate of all new entrants to Business, administration and law bachelor's programmes three years beyond the theoretical duration ranked among the lowest internationally. (51.4 %, rank 25/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Female completion rates to bachelor's programmes in Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, measured three years after the theoretical end, placed Chile among the lowest internationally. (45.7 %, rank 29/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, male completion rates in Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical duration were among the lowest across countries. (36.7 %, rank 29/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of all new entrants to Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics bachelor's programmes three years beyond the theoretical end ranked Chile among the lowest internationally. (40.8 %, rank 29/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of female new entrants to ICT bachelor's programmes, three years after the theoretical duration, placed Chile among the lowest values across countries. (46.6 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in ICT bachelor's programmes three years beyond the theoretical end of the programme ranked among the lowest across countries with available data. (37.7 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, completion rates of all new entrants to ICT bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical duration were among the lowest across countries. (39.5 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The completion rate of female students in STEM bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical end, placed Chile among the lowest internationally. (44.8 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in STEM bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical end ranked among the lowest across countries with available data. (41 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    For all new entrants to STEM bachelor's programmes, completion rates three years beyond the theoretical duration placed Chile among the lowest internationally. (41.5 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of female students in Engineering, manufacturing and construction bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical end, were among the lowest internationally. (47.2 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in Engineering, manufacturing and construction bachelor's programmes three years beyond the theoretical end placed Chile among the lowest values. (36.9 %, rank 27/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The completion rate of all new entrants to Engineering, manufacturing and construction bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical end, was among the lowest across countries. (38.8 %, rank 28/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, female completion rates in Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical duration were among the lowest internationally. (46.1 %, rank 25/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical end, placed Chile among the lowest across countries. (40.8 %, rank 25/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Completion rates of all new entrants to Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical duration, ranked among the lowest internationally. (43.5 %, rank 26/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Female completion rates in Health and welfare bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical end were among the lowest across countries with available data. (66.9 %, rank 25/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in Health and welfare bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical duration, placed Chile among the lowest internationally. (54.9 %, rank 25/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The completion rate of all new entrants to Health and welfare bachelor's programmes three years beyond the theoretical end ranked Chile among the lowest across countries. (64.2 %, rank 25/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, female completion rates in Services bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical duration were among the lowest internationally. (46.6 %, rank 25/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Male completion rates in Services bachelor's programmes three years after the theoretical end ranked among the lowest across countries with available data. (39.3 %, rank 24/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The completion rate of all new entrants to Services bachelor's programmes, measured three years after the theoretical end, was among the lowest internationally. (43 %, rank 25/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Dropout rates

    For male new entrants, drop out rates one year beyond the theoretical duration placed Chile among the highest internationally. (31.8 %, rank 9/30 , 2021) Download Indicator

    Drop out rates of all new entrants to bachelor's programmes one year beyond the theoretical duration ranked Chile among the highest across countries with available data. (25.5 %, rank 10/30 , 2021) Download Indicator

    Fields of education

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to tertiary education in the field of arts and humanities is relatively low. (4.4 %, rank 37/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to tertiary education in the field of social sciences, journalism and information is relatively low. (4.8 %, rank 36/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to tertiary education in the field of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is relatively low. (2.4 %, rank 34/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, new entrants to doctoral programmes in STEM were among the largest across countries. (56.2 %, rank 2/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to doctoral programmes in the field of business, administration and law is relatively low, compared to other countries with available data. (4.5 %, rank 31/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to doctoral programmes in the field of health and welfare is relatively low, compared to other countries with available data. (7 %, rank 34/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to doctoral programmes in the field of information and communication technologies is relatively low, compared to other countries with available data. (1.8 %, rank 31/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of new entrants to doctoral programmes in the field of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is relatively high. (35.8 %, rank 2/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of new entrants in arts and humanities bachelor's programmes is especially low, compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (5.5 %, rank 36/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of new entrants in arts and humanities master's programmes is relatively low, compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (3.1 %, rank 36/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of new entrants in social sciences, journalism and information master's programmes is relatively low, compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (7.3 %, rank 34/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of new entrants in natural sciences, mathematics and statistics bachelor's programmes is relatively low, compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (2.9 %, rank 35/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of new entrants in science, technology, engineering and mathematics master's programmes is especially low, compared to the other countries with other data. (11.4 %, rank 35/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of new entrants in engineering, manufacturing and construction master's programmes is relatively low in Chile among countries with available data. (5.4 %, rank 35/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Student mobility

    Chile has a small share of international students graduate from tertiary programmes compared to other OECD countries and partner economies. (1.2 %, rank 31/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Chile has one of the smallest proportion of international or foreign students enrolled in tertiary education among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.5 %, rank 40/45 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of international students entering tertiary education in Chile is relatively low. (2.2 %, rank 30/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of international students entering bachelor's programmes is relatively low. (1.3 %, rank 34/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, international or foreign students from North America are least represented among all international or foreign students, compared to other OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.2 %, rank 40/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, international or foreign students from Latin America and the Caribbean are most represented among all international or foreign students, compared to other OECD and partner countries with available data. (97.5 %, rank 1/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, international or foreign students from Asia are least represented among all international or foreign students, compared to other OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.4 %, rank 41/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, international or foreign students from Europe are least represented among all international or foreign students, compared to other OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.4 %, rank 40/40 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, international or foreign students from Oceania are least represented among all international or foreign students, compared to other OECD and partner countries with available data. (0 %, rank 37/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, international or foreign students from Africa are lowest represented among all international or foreign students, compared to other OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.2 %, rank 41/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of new international entrants in master's long first degree (LFD) programmes is relatively low. (0.4 %, rank 21/22 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of international graduates among bachelor's first-time graduates is relatively low. (0.9 %, rank 31/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of international graduates among first-time master's graduates is relatively low. (4.9 %, rank 28/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The proportion of international students among the new entrants in master's programmes in Chile is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (6.5 %, rank 33/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of international or foreign students enrolled in bachelor's programmes is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.8 %, rank 42/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the proportion of international or foreign students enrolled in master's programmes is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (4 %, rank 41/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international or foreign students enrolled in bachelor's programmes among men is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (0.8 %, rank 39/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international or foreign students enrolled in bachelor's programmes among women is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (0.8 %, rank 39/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international or foreign students enrolled in master's programmes among men is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (4.5 %, rank 38/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international or foreign students enrolled in master's programmes among women is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (3.6 %, rank 38/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international or foreign students enrolled in tertiary education among men is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (1.4 %, rank 38/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international or foreign students enrolled in tertiary education among women is relatively low compared to other OECD and partner countries. (1.5 %, rank 38/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Student mobility by field of education

    The percentage of students enrolled in the field of arts and humanities among all international or foreign tertiary students in Chile is relatively low. (4 %, rank 36/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of students enrolled in the field of social sciences, journalism and information among all international or foreign tertiary students in Chile is relatively low. (5.2 %, rank 34/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of students enrolled in the field of business, administration and law among all international or foreign tertiary students in Chile is relatively high. (31.1 %, rank 6/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of education is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.8 %, rank 36/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of arts and humanities is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.4 %, rank 37/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of social sciences, journalism and information is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.4 %, rank 37/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of business, administration and law is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (2.1 %, rank 35/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (3 %, rank 34/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of information and communication technologies is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.9 %, rank 36/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of engineering, manufacturing and construction is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.2 %, rank 37/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of health and welfare is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.4 %, rank 35/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of international and foreign students among all students in the field of services is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.2 %, rank 34/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Expenditure per student

    Annual expenditure per tertiary student is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (11639 USD Equivalent, rank 34/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Annual expenditure per student from primary to tertiary level is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (8068 USD Equivalent, rank 33/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Annual expenditure per pupil at the pre-primary level is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (7674 USD Equivalent, rank 26/30 , 2021) Download Indicator

    Annual expenditure per primary student is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (6199 USD Equivalent, rank 34/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Annual expenditure per secondary student is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (6991 USD Equivalent, rank 34/39 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Annual expenditure per student on research and development in tertiary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (494 USD Equivalent, rank 33/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Expenditure per student for core educational services on primary, secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education in Chile is comparatively low. (6080 USD Equivalent, rank 28/29 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Expenditure per student for core educational services on tertiary education in Chile is comparatively low. (10814 USD Equivalent, rank 19/28 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Expenditure per student for core educational services on primary to tertiary education in Chile is comparatively low. (7457 USD Equivalent, rank 25/28 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Expenditure per student on research and development for primary to tertiary education in Chile is comparatively low. (144 USD Equivalent, rank 32/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the annual expenditure on educational institutions per full-time equivalent student in primary, secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education, is relatively low. (6602 USD Equivalent, rank 34/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Annual expenditure per full-time equivalent student in primary to tertiary education is one the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (7448 USD Equivalent, rank 33/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth in total expenditure on primary to tertiary education in Chile is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (10568 USD Equivalent, rank 31/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the total annual expenditure per full-time equivalent student on tertiary education is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (10745 USD Equivalent, rank 34/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The total annual expenditure per full-time equivalent student on upper secondary general education is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (5905 USD Equivalent, rank 27/30 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The total annual expenditure per full-time equivalent student on upper secondary vocational education is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (8690 USD Equivalent, rank 25/29 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Expenditure in education and national wealth

    In Chile, expenditure on primary through tertiary educational institutions as a percentage of GDP is one of the highest among OECD countries and partner economies. (5.9 %, rank 5/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, expenditure on tertiary educational institutions as a percentage of GDP is comparatively high. (2.5 %, rank 1/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, private expenditure on educational institutions as a percentage of GDP on primary, secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education from final source of funds is relatively high. (0.7 %, rank 1/39 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, private expenditure on educational institutions as a percentage of GDP on primary to tertiary education from final source of funds is relatively high. (2.2 %, rank 1/39 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the private expenditure as a percentage of GDP from initial source of funds on primary to post-secondary non-tertiary level is high. (0.7 %, rank 1/30 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The proportion of private expenditure as a percentage of GDP from initial source of funds for primary to tertiary education is comparatively high in Chile. (2 %, rank 1/28 , 2022) Download Indicator

    From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth in total expenditure per full-time equivalent student on primary to tertiary education in Chile is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.2 %, rank 6/29 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Government and private expenditure in education

    The share of private expenditure on all levels below tertiary education is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (19.9 %, rank 1/39 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The share of private expenditure on tertiary education is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (61.5 %, rank 4/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The share of public expenditure on tertiary educational institutions is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (4.6 %, rank 2/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Chile has one of the largest shares of private expenditure on primary through tertiary educational institutions among OECD countries and partner economies with available data. (37.4 %, rank 1/39 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, total public expenditure on primary through tertiary educational institutions as a percentage of total public expenditure is comparatively high. (14.7 %, rank 1/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, total public expenditure on primary educational institutions as a percentage of total public expenditure is comparatively high. (4.4 %, rank 9/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, total public expenditure on secondary educational institutions as a percentage of total public expenditure is comparatively high. (5.6 %, rank 3/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of public expenditure on educational institutions, for primary secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education is comparatively small. (80.1 %, rank 39/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The share of public expenditure on educational institutions, for tertiary education is comparatively small in Chile. (38.5 %, rank 39/42 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of public expenditure on educational institutions, for primary to tertiary education is comparatively small. (62.6 %, rank 40/40 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Nature of expenditure

    In Chile, the share of capital expenditure on primary through tertiary is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (4.5 %, rank 34/35 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of current expenditure on primary through tertiary education is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (95.5 %, rank 2/35 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of capital expenditure on tertiary education is one of the smallest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (2.5 %, rank 34/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of current expenditure on tertiary education is one of the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (97.5 %, rank 3/36 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Who the teachers are

    The share of teachers younger than 30 in secondary schools is among the largest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (13.9 %, rank 6/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of teachers aged between 30 and 39 in secondary schools is especially small. (21.4 %, rank 37/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of primary to upper secondary teachers aged between 30 and 49 is especially high. (62.9 %, rank 5/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of primary teachers older than 50 is especially low. (23.1 %, rank 34/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of lower secondary teachers older than 50 is especially low. (23.7 %, rank 32/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of upper secondary teachers older than 50 is especially low. (24.2 %, rank 36/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of primary to upper secondary teachers older than 50 is especially low. (23.6 %, rank 33/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of female teachers under 30 in lower secondary education is especially high in Chile. (72.9 %, rank 6/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of women among teaching staff in early childhood educational development is one of the highest, compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (99.1 %, rank 3/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of teachers aged 50 or more in pre-primary education is especially low in Chile (21.1 %, rank 29/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of teachers aged between 30 and 49 in pre-primary education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (65.8 %, rank 3/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In upper secondary education, the percentage of teachers aged 50 or more is particularly low in Chile. (22.9 %, rank 30/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The percentage of teachers under 30 in Chile is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (14.8 %, rank 3/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of upper secondary general education teachers aged between 30 and 49 is relatively high, compared to the other countries with available data. (62.3 %, rank 4/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of upper secondary vocational education teachers aged 50 or more is relatively low, compared to the other countries with available data. (30.8 %, rank 26/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of teachers under 30 in upper secondary vocational education is especially high in Chile. (11.6 %, rank 2/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the percentage of teachers aged between 30 and 49 in upper secondary vocational education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (57.5 %, rank 5/31 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Teachers' salaries

    The ratio of pre-primary teachers' salaries to earnings of full-time, full-year workers with tertiary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.63 Ratio, rank 17/18 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of primary teachers' salaries to earnings of full-time, full-year workers with tertiary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.64 Ratio, rank 18/19 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of lower secondary teachers' salaries to earnings of full-time, full-year workers with tertiary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.65 Ratio, rank 18/19 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of upper secondary teachers' salaries to earnings of full-time, full-year workers with tertiary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.68 Ratio, rank 18/20 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the change in statutory primary education teachers' salaries with 15 years of experience, based on most prevalent qualifications at different points in teachers' careers is relatively large. (128 Index, rank 5/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the change in statutory lower secondary education teachers' salaries with 15 years of experience, based on most prevalent qualifications at different points in teachers' careers is relatively large. (128 Index, rank 5/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual pre-primary teacher's salary among teachers aged between 25-64 is one of the lowest per hour of net teaching time among OECD and partner countries with available data. (35898 USD Equivalent, rank 23/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual primary teacher's salary among teachers aged between 25-64 is one of the lowest per hour of net teaching time among OECD and partner countries with available data. (36442 USD Equivalent, rank 30/32 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual lower secondary teacher's salary among teachers aged between 25-64 is one of the lowest per hour of net teaching time among OECD and partner countries with available data. (37030 USD Equivalent, rank 29/32 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual upper secondary teacher's salary among teachers aged between 25-64 is one of the lowest per hour of net teaching time among OECD and partner countries with available data. (38403 USD Equivalent, rank 30/32 , 2023) Download Indicator

    After 15 years of experience, a lower secondary teacher with typical qualification can expect to have one of the lowest salaries among OECD and partner countries with available data. (44969 USD Equivalent, rank 32/40 , 2023) Download Indicator

    After 15 years of experience, a pre-primary teacher with typical qualification can expect to have one of the lowest salaries among OECD and partner countries with available data. (44969 USD Equivalent, rank 24/33 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of lower secondary male teachers' salaries to earnings of full-time, full-year men workers with tertiary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (0.67 Ratio, rank 20/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salary of 25-64 year-old lower secondary female teachers is one of the lowest per hour of net teaching time among OECD and partner countries with available data. (37598 USD Equivalent, rank 24/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salary 25-64 year-old lower secondary teachers is one of the lowest per hour of net teaching time among OECD and partner countries with available data. (37915 USD Equivalent, rank 24/26 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The salaries of 25-34 year-old general lower-secondary teachers relative to earnings for full-time, full-year similarly educated workers with tertiary education is low in Chile. (0.81 Ratio, rank 19/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The salaries of 35-44 year-old general lower-secondary teachers relative to earnings for full-time, full-year similarly educated workers with tertiary education is low in Chile. (0.7 Ratio, rank 22/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The salaries of 55-64 year-old general lower-secondary teachers relative to earnings for full-time, full-year similarly educated workers with tertiary education is low in Chile. (0.72 Ratio, rank 20/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 25-34 year-old lower-secondary teachers is one of the lowest in Chile relatively compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (30869 USD Equivalent, rank 26/27 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 35-44 year-old lower-secondary teachers is one of the lowest in Chile. (36777 USD Equivalent, rank 24/27 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 45-54 year-old lower-secondary teachers is one of the lowest in Chile. (41317 USD Equivalent, rank 24/27 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 55-64 year-old lower-secondary teachers is one of the lowest in Chile. (47025 USD Equivalent, rank 23/27 , 2022) Download Indicator

    Teachers' salaries progression

    The salary progression from the start to the top of the salary scale for a lower secondary school teacher is among the most rewarding among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1.85 Ratio, rank 9/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Starting salaries for lower secondary teachers with minimum training are especially low. (29963 USD Equivalent, rank 36/44 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Salaries of lower secondary teachers with minimum training after 10 years of experience are especially low. (36942 USD Equivalent, rank 32/40 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In lower secondary education, the salary ratio of teachers with maximum qualifications at the top of the salary scale to those with minimum training and starting salaries is comparatively high. (1.85 Ratio, rank 8/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Principals' salaries

    Lower-secondary 25-64 year-old school heads' salaries relative to earnings for full-time, full-year similarly educated workers with tertiary education is low in Chile. (0.98 Ratio, rank 13/17 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 25-64 year-old pre-primary school heads is one of the lowest in Chile. (55984 USD Equivalent, rank 17/22 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 25-64 year-old primary school heads is one of the lowest in Chile. (55349 USD Equivalent, rank 24/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 25-64 year-old lower secondary education school heads is one of the lowest in Chile. (56548 USD Equivalent, rank 24/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average upper-secondary school heads' actual salary is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (62626 USD Equivalent, rank 24/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the average actual salaries of 25-34 year-old lower-secondary school heads is relatively low compared to OECD and partner countries with available data. (41899 USD Equivalent, rank 17/17 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 35-44 year-old lower secondary school heads is one of the lowest in Chile. (50767 USD Equivalent, rank 21/24 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 45-54 year-old lower secondary school heads is one of the lowest in Chile. (56985 USD Equivalent, rank 21/24 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of 55-64 year-old lower secondary school heads is one of the lowest in Chile. (61508 USD Equivalent, rank 21/24 , 2022) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of lower secondary men school heads aged 25 to 64 is one of the lowest in Chile. (56519 USD Equivalent, rank 22/24 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The average actual salaries of lower secondary women school heads aged 25 to 64 is one of the lowest in Chile. (57400 USD Equivalent, rank 21/24 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Ratio of student to teaching staff

    The number of pupils per teacher in pre-primary schools is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (19.2 Ratio, rank 3/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The number of students per teacher in primary schools is one of the highest among OECD countries and partner countries with available data. (17.4 Ratio, rank 9/43 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of students to teaching staff at the lower secondary level is especially high. (19.7 Ratio, rank 3/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of students to teaching staff at the upper secondary level is especially high. (18.6 Ratio, rank 4/41 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the number of students per teacher in general upper secondary education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (18.5 Ratio, rank 3/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of students to teaching staff at the vocational upper secondary level is especially high in Chile. (18.8 Ratio, rank 3/30 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the number of students per teacher in public lower secondary education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (15.5 Ratio, rank 6/38 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The ratio of students to teaching staff at the lower secondary level in private institutions is especially high in Chile. (23.9 Ratio, rank 1/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the number of students per teacher in all public secondary education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (15.4 Ratio, rank 5/39 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the number of students per teacher in all private secondary education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (21.9 Ratio, rank 1/36 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of teachers' aides among contact staff in early childhood educational development is one of the highest of OECD and partner countries with available data. (25.4 Ratio, rank 10/12 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of teachers' aides among contact staff in pre-primary education is one of the highest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (58.6 Ratio, rank 3/18 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Organisation of the education system

    In Chile, the intended instruction time for lower secondary students (in hours per year) is one of the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1056 Hours, rank 6/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The total compulsory instruction time for primary students in Chile is one of the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (6137 Hours, rank 4/42 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the total intended instruction time for primary students (in hours per year) is one of the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (6137 Hours, rank 4/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The total compulsory instruction time for lower secondary students in Chile is one of the shortest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (2111 Hours, rank 39/42 , 2024) Download Indicator

    In Chile, total intended instruction time for lower secondary students is among the shortest compared to other countries with available data. (2111 Hours, rank 31/34 , 2024) Download Indicator

    The total compulsory instruction time for primary and lower secondary student in Chile is among the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (8248 Hours, rank 10/42 , 2024) Download Indicator

    In Chile, compulsory instruction time for primary students, in hours per year, is one of the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1023 Hours, rank 2/42 , 2024) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the intended instruction time for primary students, in hours per year, is one of the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1023 Hours, rank 3/34 , 2024) Download Indicator

    In Chile, compulsory instruction time for lower secondary students, in hours per year, is one of the longest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (1056 Hours, rank 5/42 , 2024) Download Indicator

    Classes are particularly large in primary schools. (31 Students, rank 1/35 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The number of grades that are part of compulsory lower secondary education is one of the lowest among OECD and partner countries with available data. (2 Years, rank 43/45 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Classes in public primary institutions are comparatively large in Chile. (28 Students, rank 1/37 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Classes in in private primary institutions are comparatively large in Chile. (32 Students, rank 1/35 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Classes in lower secondary public institutions are comparatively large in Chile. (29 Students, rank 5/35 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Classes in lower secondary private institutions are comparatively large in Chile. (33 Students, rank 1/34 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In independent private institutions at lower secondary level, classes are one of the largest in Chile among OECD and partner countries with available data. (26 Students, rank 2/20 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings and educational attainment

    The proportional difference in earnings between 25-64 year-old adults with tertiary education and those with upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education is quite high. (212 Index, rank 4/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of 25-64 year-old full- and part-time workers with a bachelor's or equivalent education are comparatively high. (234.1 %, rank 2/25 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the share of worker earning more than twice the median among those with a tertiary education degree is comparatively . (42 Index, rank 5/30 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the relative earnings of 25-34 year-olds with a bachelor’s or equivalent attainment ranked among the strongest internationally. (197 Index, rank 1/23 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 25-64 year-olds working full-time and full-year with general upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (132 Index, rank 7/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 45-54 year-olds working full-time and full-year with general upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (138 Index, rank 6/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 25-64 year-olds working full-time and full-year with vocational upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (133 Index, rank 4/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 45-54 year-olds working full-time and full-year with vocational upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (144 Index, rank 2/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of 25-64 year-old workers with upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education earning more than twice the overall median in Chile is one of the highest among countries with available data. (8 Index, rank 5/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 25-34 year-olds working full-time and full-year with tertiary education compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (210 Index, rank 7/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    The share of 25-64 year-old workers with tertiary education earning at or below half the overall median in Chile is one of the lowest among countries with available data. (6 Index, rank 20/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 45-54 year-olds working full-time and full-year with tertiary education compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (331 Index, rank 4/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 25-34 year-olds working full-time and full-year with bachelor's or equivalent attainment compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (235 Index, rank 1/23 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 25-64 year-olds working full-time and full-year with bachelor's or equivalent attainment compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (301 Index, rank 2/24 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of 45-54 year-olds working full-time and full-year with bachelor's or equivalent attainment compared to those of adults without an upper secondary education are relatively high in Chile. (369 Index, rank 1/23 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the relative earnings for 45-54 year-old workers with below upper secondary attainment are low compared to workers with upper secondary attainment (72 Index, rank 24/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the distribution of worker earning more than the median but at or below 1.5 times the median among those with with upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education is comparatively low. (22 Index, rank 25/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    In Chile, the distribution of worker earning more than the median but at or below 1.5 times the median among those with tertiary education is comparatively low. (19 Index, rank 27/30 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings, gender and educational attainment

    The earnings of men without an upper secondary education are relatively low compared to those of men with an upper secondary education. (73 Index, rank 24/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (among 25-64 year-olds with tertiary education and income from employment) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (72.9 %, rank 26/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (45-54 year-olds without an upper secondary education working full-time full-year) are one of the highest among countries with available data. (82.5 %, rank 9/27 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (45-54 year-olds with general upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education working full-time full-year) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (73 %, rank 16/20 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (25-34 year-olds with vocational upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education working full-time full-year) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (75.5 %, rank 16/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (25-64 year-olds with vocational upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education working full-time full-year) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (74.5 %, rank 17/21 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (45-54 year-olds with vocational upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education working full-time full-year) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (76.6 %, rank 15/20 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (45-54 year-olds with upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary education working full-time full-year) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (74 %, rank 26/29 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings of women as a percentage of men's earnings (45-54 year-olds with tertiary education working full-time full-year) are one of the lowest among countries with available data. (69.2 %, rank 24/28 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Earnings by field of education

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of tertiary-educated adults in Chile who studied in the field of business, administration and law, are low, when compared to earnings of adults with an upper secondary education. (103 %, rank 11/14 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of tertiary-educated adults in Chile who studied in the field of education, are low, when compared to earnings of adults with an upper secondary education. (70 %, rank 13/14 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of tertiary-educated adults in Chile who studied in the field of engineering, manufacturing and construction, are high, when compared to earnings of adults with an upper secondary education. (120 %, rank 2/14 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of tertiary-educated adults in Chile who studied in the field of health and welfare, are high, when compared to earnings of adults with an upper secondary education. (92.8 %, rank 10/14 , 2023) Download Indicator

    Compared to other countries with available data, earnings of tertiary-educated adults in Chile who studied in the field of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, are high, when compared to earnings of adults with an upper secondary education. (125.3 %, rank 2/14 , 2023) Download Indicator


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    • Tertiary attainment among young adults has reached 48% on average across the OECD, the highest level ever, but progress has slowed since 2021. Attainment remains unequal, with women generally outpacing men, and older generations showing lower rates.
    • Employment outcomes for tertiary-educated adults remain strong overall: 87% of them are employed compared to 60% of those without upper seconday. Tertiary education offers good protection against unemployment, but women and disadvantaged groups still face labour market gaps, and inactivity persists among some adults. Moreover, adults with tertiary education earn on average 54% more than those with only upper secondary education.
    • Gender pay gaps remain significant. Despite higher attainment, women with tertiary education consistently earn less than men, even when working full-time, and this gap persists across age groups (73% on average for women aged 25 to 64).
    • Fields of study strongly influence labour market outcomes. Graduates in engineering and in health and welfare fare particularly well, while women’s participation in STEM remains below parity (14% of graduates at tertiary level) despite being 58% of all tertiary graduates.
    • Internationalisation continues to expand in tertiary education. The share of international students has grown steadily, and OECD countries host a large proportion of the world’s mobile students, reinforcing their global role in higher education.
    • Sustaining tertiary education requires adequate investment. Spending per student is already at 21 021 USD and rising, and tertiary expenditure represents a notable share of GDP (1.4% on average in OECD), making efficiency and equity crucial for long-term sustainability.
    
                            
    
                            
    
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    • Although many countries have near universal upper secondary attainment among 25–34 year-olds, on average across the OECD 13% of younger adults still lack an upper secondary qualification.
    • NEET shares are now below pre-pandemic levels in about half of OECD and partner countries with trend data; in 8 of these 16 countries the decline exceeds 1 percentage point, while 17 countries exceed pre-pandemic benchmarks and 6 saw increases of more than 2 percentage points.
    • Employment rates rise steadily with higher tertiary attainment: short-cycle 83%, bachelor’s 86%, master’s 90%, and doctoral or equivalent 93% among 25–64 year-olds.
    • Earnings premiums also increase with qualification level: on average across the OECD, short-cycle graduates earn 17% more than those with upper secondary; the advantage is 39% for bachelor’s and 83% for master’s/doctoral graduates.
    
                            
    
                            
    
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    • Most children aged 3 to 5 are enrolled in early childhood education, with an average participation rate of 85% across the OECD. By contrast, only 29% of children under the age of 3 are enrolled.
    • Participation in early childhood education has grown over the past decade, with enrolment for children under age 3 increasing by 9 percentage points to 29%, and enrolment for ages 3 and above rising by 5 points to 85%.
    • The majority of students in vocational upper secondary education follow programmes that grant full access to tertiary education, with 76% of students enrolled in such programmes on average across the OECD.
    • Completion rates for bachelor’s programmes increase after the theoretical duration of programmes: on average, 44% of students graduate on time, compared to 69% three years after.
    • Students from Asia form the largest regional group of internationally mobile students in tertiary education, representing 58% of all foreign or international students across the OECD in 2023.
    • Only 43% of students complete a bachelor’s degree within the expected duration, though this rises to 59% with one additional year and 70% with three additional years on average across the OECD.
    
                            
    
                            
    
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    • Governments spend on average USD 12 438 per student in primary, secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education, and USD 15 102 per student in tertiary education including R&D.
    • Expenditure per student has risen in absolute terms since 2015, but its share in public budgets has declined, with government spending on education at almost 15% of total government expenditure on average in 2022.
    • Annual spending per student at primary and secondary levels varies widely across OECD countries, from under USD 3 000 in some systems to over USD 25 000 in the most highly funded ones.
    • Tertiary education continues to expand, placing pressure on public budgets. Private sources represent a larger share of total funding at the tertiary level than at any other level of education.
    • Spending per student differs markedly between public and private institutions, with expenditure in public tertiary institutions exceeding USD 33 000 in some countries, compared to less than USD 10 000 in others.
    
                            
    
                            
    
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    • Students in OECD countries receive an average of 7 604 hours of compulsory instruction during primary and lower secondary education, with total hours ranging widely across education systems.
    • Compulsory instruction time averages 804 hours per year for primary students and 909 hours for lower secondary students, a difference of about 105 hours annually.
    • The ratio of children to teachers in pre-primary education has fallen across most OECD countries, decreasing from an average of 15 children per teacher in 2013 to 13 in 2023.
    • Teachers’ statutory salaries increase with the level of education taught. On average, teachers with 15 years of experience earn USD 55 725 at pre-primary level and USD 63 925 at upper secondary level.
    • Teachers’ actual salaries are 83–91% of the earnings of similarly educated tertiary-educated workers, while school heads usually earn more than tertiary-educated workers on average across OECD countries.
    • The ratio of students to academic staff is lower in public than in private institutions, averaging about 14 students per staff member in public tertiary institutions compared to 18 in private ones.
    • Nearly half of OECD and partner countries operate non-selective admission systems for first degrees, providing broad access to tertiary education, while entrance exams and centralised systems are also common.
    • The salaries of academic staff in tertiary education vary by seniority. On average, junior staff earn about 62 000 USD, while senior staff earn about 108 000 USD.
    
                            
    
                            
    
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            Note: These values should be interpreted with care since they are influenced by countries' specific contexts and trade-offs. In education, there is often no simple
            most- or least-efficient model. For instance, the share of private expenditure in education must be read against other measures designed to mitigate inequities, 
			such as loans and grants; longer learning time is an opportunity to convey more and better content to students, but may hinder investments in other important
            areas. If you want further information on the nature of different variables, please take the time to read the analysis and contextual information, available at the website
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			Reference years displayed in the Education GPS correspond to the most common year of reference among countries for which data is available on each variable. Data for the latest available year is preferred and some 
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	    *TALIS averages are based on all countries participating in the TALIS survey, including partner countries and economies. 
		This explains the difference between the OECD average and the TALIS averages.
		Data from the TALIS survey and Education at a Glance (EAG) may differ. See Annex E of the TALIS technical report and 
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