In Denmark, more women than men are studying to attain a master's degree. In 2023, there were approximately 36,000 female and 27,000 male master students in the country. While the total number of master students increased form 2013 to 2015, it decreased slightly since before stabilizing at between 60,000 and 65,000.
Number of master students in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, by gender
The source adds the following information: 'Up to and including school year 2013, age are calculated at 31. December of the selected year. From the school year 2014 onwards age are calculated per 30. September of the year selected.'
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Statistics Denmark. (February 1, 2024). Number of master students in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111403/number-of-master-students-in-denmark-by-gender/
Statistics Denmark. "Number of master students in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, by gender." Chart. February 1, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111403/number-of-master-students-in-denmark-by-gender/
Statistics Denmark. (2024). Number of master students in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111403/number-of-master-students-in-denmark-by-gender/
Statistics Denmark. "Number of Master Students in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111403/number-of-master-students-in-denmark-by-gender/
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Number of master students in Denmark from 2013 to 2023, by gender [Graph], Statistics Denmark, February 1, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111403/number-of-master-students-in-denmark-by-gender/
