The global share of women among graduates in tertiary education highlights significant disparities across countries, with Poland leading at 64.89%. Latvia and New Zealand closely follow at over 63%. Developed countries like the United States and Sweden maintain high percentages above 61%, while Japan and Germany show values near parity. These results indicate greater female participation in higher education in Eastern Europe and several developed nations, with ongoing cultural and policy influences affecting gender balance.
Future trends to watch include evolving gender parity policies that could reshape educational landscapes, and cultural shifts that may impact female participation in countries currently displaying lower percentages, such as Japan and Switzerland.
Top countries in Share of Women Among Graduates to Tertiary Education That Are Women by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 64.89 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 64.15 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 New Zealand | 63.08 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Costa Rica | 62.82 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 62.39 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 62.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 61.82 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 61.54 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 61.16 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 61.07 | 2023 | View data |
