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