Colombia vs Mexico: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population

Colombia
17.9%
in 2024
Mexico
17.7%
in 2024
Colombia rank
59th
Mexico rank
61st

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time

  • Colombia
  • Mexico
05101520200720152024

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 17.9% against 17.7% in Mexico, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Mexico ahead.

Colombia ranks 59th and Mexico ranks 61st of 109 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Mexico Difference Ahead
2010s 10.8% 13.2% 2.5% Mexico
2020s 16.0% 16.6% 0.6% Mexico

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 Mexico?
Colombia, at 17.9% against 17.7% in Mexico as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Colombia and Mexico?
0.2%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Mexico?
9 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Colombia and Mexico rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Colombia ranks 59th and Mexico ranks 61st 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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
109 places, 1,201 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.