Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Argentina
Argentina: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female was 2.37 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Argentina stood at 2.37 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Argentina peaked at 2.39 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 117,251, in 1970.
That places Argentina 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 215,377 | 117,251 | 287,199 | 10 |
| 1980s | 366,201 | 247,656 | 512,147 | 8 |
| 1990s | 987,167 | 987,167 | 987,167 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.25 million | 1.07 million | 1.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.79 million | 1.50 million | 2.06 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.33 million | 2.17 million | 2.39 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 6 Türkiye, Republic of 3.56 million compare
- 7 Mexico 2.91 million compare
- 8 Philippines 2.87 million compare
- 10 Russian Federation 2.28 million compare
- 11 Egypt, Arab Republic of 1.92 million compare
- 12 Japan 1.87 million compare
More education data for Argentina
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 288,776 (2008)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 66.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 21.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 102.5% (2023)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0071 units per person (2008)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Argentina?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female in Argentina was 2.37 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 2.39 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 117,251 in 1970.
- How does Argentina rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female?
- Argentina ranks 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release