This was 15.1 percent lower than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,071.
88.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Montevideo for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 433 | 11.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,008 | 27.5 |
| GED or alternative credential | 198 | 5.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 185 | 5.1 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 618 | 16.9 |
| Associate's degree | 487 | 13.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 586 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 120 | 3.3 |
| Professional school degree | 14 | 0.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 11 | 0.3 |

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