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

Colombia
17.7%
in 2024
Mexico
18.4%
in 2024
Colombia rank
57th
Mexico rank
54th

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

  • Colombia
  • Mexico
05101520200720152024

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 18.4% against 17.7% in Colombia, a difference of 0.7%.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 57th and Mexico ranks 54th of 112 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 10.5% 14.4% 3.9% Mexico
2020s 15.6% 17.5% 1.9% 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?
Mexico, at 18.4% against 17.7% in Colombia as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Colombia and Mexico?
0.7%, with Mexico 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 57th and Mexico ranks 54th of 112 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+, total (%) (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+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,214 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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