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

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 Portugal

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.17
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2022
 Average 1.06
 Min - Max 0.74 - 1.36
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2022 is 1.17 percent, an increase from 1.16 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 1.21 percent, based on data from 117 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1971 to 2022 is 1.06 percent. The minimum value, 0.74 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 1.36 percent was recorded in 1992. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Portugal - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
Portugal - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 1971-2022




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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