In 2023, Trinidad and Tobago led Latin America with a perfect share of 100% of its male labor force having advanced education. Belize and Colombia closely followed. Over the last year, Colombia experienced significant growth, while others like Chile and Peru saw declines. Many countries, including Brazil and Argentina, reported small negative changes, except for Belize and Bolivia with positive growth.
Future trends to watch for in the region include:
- Continuing advancements in educational policies could further elevate shares in countries like Belize and Colombia.
- Challenges such as economic instability and limited access to higher education may hinder progress in countries with decreasing trends.
- The need for policy intervention to arrest declining trends and enhance educational access across the board.
Top countries in Share of Male Labor Force with Advanced Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Male Working-Age Population with Advanced Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Trinidad and Tobago | 100 | 2022 | +19.86% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Belize | 89.43 | 2023 | -0.041% | +0.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 88.67 | 2023 | +4.07% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 88.49 | 2023 | -0.45% | -0.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bolivia | 88.25 | 2023 | -3.21% | +0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Peru | 87.91 | 2023 | +0.64% | -1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 87.36 | 2023 | -0.03% | -0.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Dominican Republic | 86.69 | 2023 | -1.65% | -0.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Guatemala | 86.68 | 2023 | +1.22% | -0.037% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Panama | 86.31 | 2023 | +1.77% | -0.85% | View data |
