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Adult education rises to 13.7% in the EU in 2025Photo by nrjfalcon1 on Pexels
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Adult education rises to 13.7% in the EU in 2025

Observador14 September 2026 at 11:39

In 2025, the participation rate in adult education in the European Union rose to 13.7%. This indicator reflects the number of adults who received some form of education during the period under analysis.

Portugal is above the European average in this domain, with a rate of 16.4% of adults participating in educational activities. The country thus significantly exceeds the EU average.

Nordic countries dominate the adult education ranking in the European Union. Sweden, Denmark and Finland occupy the top three positions in this indicator.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers learn that the country is above the European average in adult education participation, which may be relevant for decisions about professional training and literacy investments. This data comes in the wake of European policies promoting lifelong learning.

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