Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female (number) was 354 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female in Costa Rica, 2004–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female in Costa Rica is 354, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 9.9% on the previous year and up 33.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female in Costa Rica peaked at 947 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 158, in 2015.
That places Costa Rica 105th out of 142 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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, ISCED 8 programmes, female (number) in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 947 | — |
| 2011 | 265 | -72.0% |
| 2012 | 210 | -20.8% |
| 2013 | 234 | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 215 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 158 | -26.5% |
| 2016 | 327 | +107.0% |
| 2017 | 248 | -24.2% |
| 2018 | 322 | +29.8% |
| 2019 | 354 | +9.9% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 354 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,414, 8% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 354 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 452.5, 78% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 947 | 947 | 947 | 1 |
| 2010s | 259.22 | 158 | 354 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female in Costa Rica?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female in Costa Rica was 354 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 947 in 2004.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 158 in 2015.
- How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female?
- Costa Rica ranks 105th out of 142 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release