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

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 Iceland

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.51
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2021
 Average 1.22
 Min - Max 0.36 - 1.51
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 1.51 percent, an increase from 1.49 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 1.19 percent, based on data from 108 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1971 to 2021 is 1.22 percent. The minimum value, 0.36 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 1.51 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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Recent data
Iceland - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
Iceland - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 1971-2021




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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