The analysis reveals that Brazil leads with the highest share of female students in tertiary education globally, followed by Russia and Mexico. The United Kingdom and Japan also show significant shares. Over the past year, the United Kingdom and Spain saw notable increases, while Poland and South Korea experienced declines. Sweden demonstrated strong growth, but Russia showed a reduction. The CAGR over five years highlights a consistent positive trend in Brazil, Mexico, and other European countries, like Germany and France.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise in female education participation rates in developing regions. Countries with declining trends may prioritize policies to reverse this, while technological advances and online courses could play significant roles in expanding access and enrollment.
Top countries in Female Students Enrolled in Tertiary Education Share by Country (Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 20.77 | 2023 | +2.96% | +2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 11.69 | 2023 | -1.91% | -1.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 10.17 | 2023 | +3.31% | +3.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.03 | 2023 | +6.79% | +6.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 6.83 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 6.32 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 5.93 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.92 | 2023 | +4.98% | +4.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Colombia | 4.9 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 4.54 | 2023 | -0.88% | -0.82% | View data |
