Selection of Educational Indicators. Spain 1970-2025

Abstract

The aim of this article is to offer a very synthetic quantitative overview of some of the most significant indicators, especially those that show the evolution of the main results of Spanish education over the last 50 years. A total of 16 indicators have been selected, two on the demographic and economic context, one on funding, one on expenditure per pupil, one on teachers, three on school enrolment and nine on the results and educational level achieved by the adult population.

The sources used directly are the official ones proposed by the national and international institutions responsible for educational statistics and indicators or, in some cases, these same sources from their compilation by Spanish researchers of statistics from the last century.

The progress made in Spanish education since 1970, promoted by the main state and regional education laws and policies, is truly remarkable. The proposed indicators show that Spain's educational backwardness prior to 1970 has been transformed into achievements in international assessments that place Spain within the OECD and EU averages and attainment levels in higher education similar to those of the most successful countries at this stage.

Keywords: schooling, 'student rates...', qualifications, graduation, educational success, educational attainment of the adult population.