Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) was 2.39 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
2.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 144.7%
World rank
91st
of 177 countries
All-time high
15.89 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-5.35 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
10
1971–2019

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica, 1971–2019

-50510151971199520191971: 15.9 % change on previous year1972: 11 % change on previous year2012: 4 % change on previous year2013: -0.005 % change on previous year2014: 6.2 % change on previous year2015: 3 % change on previous year2016: -2.7 % change on previous year2017: 4.7 % change on previous year2018: -5.4 % change on previous year2019: 2.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2019, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica stood at 2.39 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 144.7% on the previous year and down 40.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica peaked at 15.89 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -5.35 % change on previous year, in 2018.

Costa Rica ranks 91st of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate in Costa Rica, 1971 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 15.89 % change on previous year
1972 10.99 % change on previous year -30.8%
2012 4.02 % change on previous year -63.4%
2013 -0.0045 % change on previous year -100.1%
2014 6.19 % change on previous year -137366.1%
2015 3.01 % change on previous year -51.5%
2016 -2.66 % change on previous year -188.5%
2017 4.72 % change on previous year -277.6%
2018 -5.35 % change on previous year -213.3%
2019 2.39 % change on previous year -144.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 13.44 % change on previous year 10.99 % change on previous year 15.89 % change on previous year 2
2010s 1.54 % change on previous year -5.35 % change on previous year 6.19 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 88 Chile 2.78 % change on previous year compare
  2. 89 Uruguay 2.76 % change on previous year compare
  3. 90 Hong Kong, China 2.69 % change on previous year compare
  4. 92 Sierra Leone 2.2 % change on previous year compare
  5. 93 New Zealand 2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 94 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.98 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica was 2.39 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 15.89 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was -5.35 % change on previous year in 2018.
How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number)?
Costa Rica ranks 91st out of 177 countries with data for 2019.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
398 places, 16,127 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.