education
noviembre 14, 2025
Educación en Colombia: mayoría percibe deterioro y pide priorizar calidad, acceso y salud mental
El 49% de los encuestados considera que la educación en Colombia está empeorando. Foto: iStock
TL;DR
- 49% of respondents believe education quality is worsening.
- Regional differences exist, with the Central region showing the highest percentage of negative perception and Caribe the highest of positive perception.
- Rural areas show more positive perception (46%) than urban areas (51% negative).
- Digital skills are seen as the area of greatest advancement (56%).
- Practical skills, civic education, and emotional competencies are perceived as lagging.
- Key priorities for improvement include ethical values, better-trained teachers, and technological education.
- Top concerns are low educational levels, lack of access opportunities, student dropout, and economic difficulties.
- 45% feel there is a lack of information regarding the labor market.
- 59% disagree that Colombian society values the work of teachers, but 61%-64% perceive teachers positively in terms of knowledge, clarity, and respect.
- 67% would recommend studying to become a teacher.
- 29% believe the main objective of education should be teaching values and forming citizens.
- 16% prioritize preparing for employment or entrepreneurship.
- Top recommendations for the next government include trained teachers (11%) and free university access (10%).
- Cost is cited as the primary reason for student dropout (48%), followed by the need to work (21%) and lack of motivation (21%).
- 71% believe studying in Colombia offers personal and professional development opportunities.
- 48% disapprove of President Gustavo Petro's handling of education, while 42% approve.
- Mental health for children and youth is a significant concern, with families and educational institutions holding primary responsibility.
- 40% prefer technical or technological training for market access, 35% university training.