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Center for Learning Improvement Information (CIMA) Regional Indicators: 2007-2017

By Education Division (VPS/SCL/EDU)

This dataset provides an ample list of education indicators, including statistics from international learning assessments such as OECD’s PISA, UNESCO’s SERCE and TERCE, and CSEC of the Caribbean Examination Council. Some of the indicators include: Average score, passing rate, percentage of top performers, percentage of low achievers.

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Identifier https://doi.org/10.60966/x0se6zl1
License Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 IGO
Citation

Inter-American Development Bank (2015). Center for Learning Improvement Information (CIMA) Regional Indicators: 2007-2017. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/x0se6zl1
Published date 2015-08-14
Modified date 2026-06-25
Tags/Keywords CIMA · CSEC · Education · Evaluation · Learning · PISA · TERCE
Language
  1. Spanish
Temporal coverage 2007-2017
Country
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher
Inter-American Development Bank
Author
Inter-American Development Bank
Data collection type Observational Data
Statistical type Panel Data
Data structure Structured Data
Data notes

What is the overview of the education system in Latin American countries?

The CIMA dataset shows that most countries follow a three-tier structure: primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Indicators track net attendance, enrollment, and completion rates, highlighting disparities between urban and rural areas and between public and private systems.

What are the biggest challenges facing schools in Latin America today?

CIMA indicators highlight persistent challenges: high dropout rates in rural areas, inequities across socioeconomic quintiles, and limited access to basic infrastructure, such as electricity, sanitation, and learning resources.

How does public vs private education quality in Latin America compare?

The dataset disaggregates indicators by public and private systems. Private schools generally show higher graduation rates and better access to resources, while public schools serve the majority of students but face funding and infrastructure constraints.

How do literacy rates vary across different Latin American nations?

Educational attainment indicators vary: countries such as Chile and Uruguay report higher mean years of schooling, while Central American nations lag behind. Adult literacy and attainment are tracked for populations aged 25 and older.

What is the impact of the digital divide on remote learning in rural Latin America?

Physical resources indicators show that rural schools have significantly lower access to electricity, internet, and learning materials than urban schools, underscoring the digital divide.

How do Latin American governments fund their public education systems?

Financial resource indicators show public expenditure as a percentage of GDP and are broken down by level of education. Spending patterns vary, with some countries allocating a larger share to primary education while others emphasize secondary or tertiary.

What is the difference between education spending in Chile, Mexico, and Brazil?

The dataset provides comparative expenditure indicators (% of GDP, % of total government spending). Chile reports higher per-student spending relative to GDP per capita, while Brazil and Mexico allocate larger shares of total government expenditure to education.

What is the current state of the education system across Latin American countries?

Indicators show progress in enrollment and completion rates, but persistent gaps remain. For example, net attendance rates in primary are high, yet secondary completion lags, especially in rural and low-income quintiles.

How do PISA test scores in Latin America compare to the OECD average?

Latin American countries consistently score below OECD averages in math, reading, and science. The dataset highlights learning gaps by socioeconomic status, gender, and urban-rural divides.

What are the primary causes of high school dropout rates in rural Latin America?

CIMA data points to socioeconomic inequality, limited infrastructure, and higher youth inactivity (NEETs) as key drivers of dropout rates in rural areas.

What are the literacy rate trends in the Caribbean vs. South America over the last decade?

Regional averages show that Caribbean countries (e.g., Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago) have higher literacy and attainment than some South American nations. CIMA provides comparative indicators across both regions.

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