Costa Rica: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education

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 Costa Rica

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.19
 Year 2019
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1970 - 2019
 Average 1.12
 Min - Max 0.79 - 1.25
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2019 is 1.19 percent, an increase from 1.18 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 1.14 percent, based on data from 129 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1970 to 2019 is 1.12 percent. The minimum value, 0.79 percent, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 1.25 percent was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Costa Rica - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

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Costa Rica - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 1970-2019




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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