South Korea: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education

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 South Korea

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 0.89
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2024
 Average 0.74
 Min - Max 0.59 - 0.89
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2024 is 0.89 percent, an increase from 0.87 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 1.22 percent, based on data from 91 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2000 to 2024 is 0.74 percent. The minimum value, 0.59 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 0.89 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Korea - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Korea - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 2000-2024




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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