Education in Tungurahua, Ecuador: official figures
People aged 24 and over in Tungurahua had 10.6 years of schooling on average in 2025, against 10.4 nationally; 5th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2018 the average was 9.8 years.
What is the illiteracy rate in Tungurahua?
The illiteracy rate among people aged 15 and over in Tungurahua was 5.8% in 2025, against 6.4% nationally; 12th highest of the 24 provinces. In 2018 it was 7.2%.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyIs school attendance rising in Tungurahua?
Net bachillerato attendance in Tungurahua was 79.3% in 2018 and 81.3% in 2025 (up 2.0 percentage points); nationally it went from 71.0% to 74.7%.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) · saved copyHow Tungurahua compares with other provinces
Average years of schooling (aged 24 and over) (2025)
Tungurahua ranks 5 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average years of schooling (aged 24 and over) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pichincha | 11.8 |
| 3 | El Oro | 11.1 |
| 4 | Pastaza | 11.1 |
| 5 | Tungurahua | 10.6 |
| 6 | Guayas | 10.5 |
| 7 | Azuay | 10.4 |
| 8 | Zamora Chinchipe | 10.3 |
Illiteracy rate (aged 15 and over) (2025)
Tungurahua ranks 12 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Illiteracy rate (aged 15 and over) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Los Rios | 7.4% |
| 10 | Esmeraldas | 7.3% |
| 11 | Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | 6.8% |
| 12 | Tungurahua | 5.8% |
| 13 | Pastaza | 5.3% |
| 14 | Azuay | 5.3% |
| 15 | Guayas | 5.3% |
Net attendance rate, bachillerato (ages 15 to 17) (2025)
Tungurahua ranks 4 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net attendance rate, bachillerato (ages 15 to 17) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galapagos | 91.2% |
| 2 | Azuay | 85.3% |
| 3 | Pichincha | 84.3% |
| 4 | Tungurahua | 81.3% |
| 5 | Canar | 80.4% |
| 6 | Manabi | 80.2% |
| 7 | El Oro | 78.6% |
Net attendance rate, secondary (ages 12 to 17) (2025)
Tungurahua ranks 3 of 24, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net attendance rate, secondary (ages 12 to 17) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galapagos | 95.8% |
| 2 | Pichincha | 92.9% |
| 3 | Tungurahua | 91.0% |
| 4 | El Oro | 90.9% |
| 5 | Loja | 89.3% |
| 6 | Canar | 89.1% |
| 7 | Azuay | 88.5% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC): ENEMDU Anual 2025 (Encuesta Nacional de Empleo, Desempleo y Subempleo): tabulados de mercado laboral, educación, vivienda, pobreza y desigualdad por provincia, 2018-2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 f969666762d3…)
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