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

Colombia
17.9%
in 2024
Panama
17.6%
in 2024
Colombia rank
59th
Panama rank
62nd

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

  • Colombia
  • Panama
0510152025199720102024

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 17.9% against 17.6% in Panama, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Panama ahead.

Colombia ranks 59th and Panama ranks 62nd of 109 countries.

Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Panama Difference Ahead
2000s 9.8% 23.6% 13.8% Panama
2010s 11.0% 20.5% 9.5% Panama
2020s 17.1% 18.6% 1.5% Panama

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 Panama?
Colombia, at 17.9% against 17.6% in Panama as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Colombia and Panama?
0.3%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Panama?
6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Colombia and Panama rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Colombia ranks 59th and Panama ranks 62nd 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.