United Kingdom: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education
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| United Kingdom |
Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.27 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2000 - 2023 |
| Average | 1.25 |
| Min - Max | 1.16 - 1.27 |
| Source | UNESCO |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2023 is 1.27 percent, unchanged from 1.27 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1.22 percent, based on data from 122 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2023 is 1.25 percent. The minimum value, 1.16 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 1.27 percent was recorded in 2004.
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| Recent values | United Kingdom: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.27 |
| 2022 | 1.27 |
| 2021 | 1.26 |
| 2020 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 1.26 |
| 2018 | 1.26 |
| 2017 | 1.26 |
| 2016 | 1.25 |
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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