Puerto Rico: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education

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 Puerto Rico

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.27
 Year 2018
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2007 - 2018
 Average 1.31
 Min - Max 1.26 - 1.37
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 1.27 percent, an increase from 1.26 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 1.11 percent, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for Puerto Rico from 2007 to 2018 is 1.31 percent. The minimum value, 1.26 percent, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 1.37 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Puerto Rico - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
Puerto Rico - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 2007-2018




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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