Sex ratio in higher education worldwide 2000-2020, by gender

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 4, 2024

Worldwide, there is a higher number of women than men in higher education. The ratio of women to men in hgiher education increased gradually from 2000 to 2020, passing one in 2001, and reaching 1.14 in 2020.

Sex ratio among those enrolled in higher education worldwide from 2000 to 2020, gender parity index*

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Release date

October 2022

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2000 to 2020

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*Ratio of women to men enrolled in public and private schools.

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