Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Education in Brazil - statistics & facts
Serving over 47 million students in compulsory basic education alone, the Brazilian education system is a diverse and evolving sector that ranges from early childhood education to higher education and vocational training. Compulsory education in the country begins at the age of four with early childhood education and extends to the completion of the secondary level at the age of 17. In 2022, Brazil allocated approximately five percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to education.
