Chile: student enrollment in universities in 2013-2024, by gender

In 2024, there were approximately ******* female students and ******* male students enrolled in undergraduate courses in universities in Chile, a considerable increase compared to the previous year.

Education in Chile

Education in Chile has demonstrated consistent advancement, driven by the government's increased expenditure in this sector, amounting to **** percent of their GDP. This has resulted in a decline in the percentage of children not enrolled in primary education, now at **** percent, and an increase in the number of undergraduates enrolling in higher education, with *** per 1,000 for females and *** for males. Over time, these measures have positively influenced the literacy rate of the country's population, which has seen a notable increase, reaching ** percent as of 2021.

Higher education

As education in the country has seen growth, undergraduate programs, particularly universities, have become the primary focus in this field, accommodating approximately ******* students. Notably, nearly half of these students are enrolled in private universities, surpassing the enrollment count in professional institutes. Additionally, the country has become a popular destination for international students from higher education institutes in other Latin American countries, attracting nearly ****** students from abroad.