Colombia: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education

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 Colombia

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.15
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1970 - 2022
 Average 0.99
 Min - Max 0.37 - 1.15
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 1.15 percent, unchanged from 1.15 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1.21 percent, based on data from 117 countries. Historically, the average for Colombia from 1970 to 2022 is 0.99 percent. The minimum value, 0.37 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 1.15 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Colombia - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 1970-2022




Definition: Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education is the ratio of women to men enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.

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