Colombia vs Costa Rica: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Colombia
17.9%
in 2024
Costa Rica
17.7%
in 2024
Colombia rank
59th
Costa Rica rank
60th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 17.9% against 17.7% in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Colombia ranks 59th and Costa Rica ranks 60th of 109 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Costa Rica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 11.2% | 22.1% | 10.8% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 15.7% | 20.1% | 4.4% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Colombia or Costa Rica?
- Colombia, at 17.9% against 17.7% in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Colombia and Costa Rica?
- 0.2%, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Costa Rica?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and Costa Rica rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Colombia ranks 59th and Costa Rica ranks 60th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.