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

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 Italy

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.29
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2001 - 2023
 Average 1.27
 Min - Max 1.24 - 1.30
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 1.29 percent, unchanged from 1.29 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1.22 percent, based on data from 122 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 2001 to 2023 is 1.27 percent. The minimum value, 1.24 percent, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 1.3 percent was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Italy - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
Italy - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 2001-2023




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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