Lifestyle
Uruguay — Living: Education
Education indicators for Uruguay, from World Bank Open Data: government expenditure on education 4.8 % of GDP (2023); school enrolment, primary 105 % gross (2023); school enrolment, secondary 119 % gross (2023); school enrolment, tertiary 80 % gross (2023); adult literacy rate 98.9 % of people aged 15+ (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Government expenditure on education: 4.8 % of GDP (2023)
- School enrolment, primary: 105 % gross (2023)
- School enrolment, secondary: 119 % gross (2023)
- School enrolment, tertiary: 80 % gross (2023)
- Adult literacy rate: 98.9 % of people aged 15+ (2024)
Costs
- Annual tuition fees for private and international schools: USD $5,000 to $20,000
Timelines
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Common mistakes
- Assuming the school year aligns with the Northern Hemisphere calendar — Uruguay's runs March to December, which affects enrollment timing and grade placement.
What these figures do not cover
Gross enrolment ratios can exceed 100% because they count pupils of any age against the school-age population. These are national statistics. International schools, fees, admissions, curricula and school calendars are not covered here.