Gender gap education levels in Argentina
Argentina: Gender gap education levels was 96.53 in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1991)
96.53
World rank
70th
of 190 countries
All-time high
97.24
in 1974
All-time low
1.83
in 1820
Years of data
35
1820–1991
Gender gap education levels in Argentina, 1820–1991
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 96.53 for gender gap education levels in 1991.
That represents a change of up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels in Argentina peaked at 97.24 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 1.83, in 1820.
Argentina ranks 70th of 190 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.
Gender gap education levels in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 1.83 | — |
| 1825 | 2.36 | +29.0% |
| 1830 | 3.03 | +28.4% |
| 1835 | 3.89 | +28.4% |
| 1840 | 4.97 | +27.8% |
| 1845 | 6.34 | +27.6% |
| 1850 | 8.06 | +27.1% |
| 1855 | 10.19 | +26.4% |
| 1860 | 12.81 | +25.7% |
| 1865 | 15.98 | +24.7% |
| 1870 | 19.76 | +23.7% |
| 1875 | 20.08 | +1.6% |
| 1880 | 20.39 | +1.5% |
| 1885 | 20.7 | +1.5% |
| 1890 | 25.75 | +24.4% |
| 1895 | 30.8 | +19.6% |
| 1900 | 35.2 | +14.3% |
| 1905 | 39.6 | +12.5% |
| 1910 | 43.99 | +11.1% |
| 1915 | 48.39 | +10.0% |
| 1920 | 52.79 | +9.1% |
| 1925 | 57.19 | +8.3% |
| 1930 | 61.59 | +7.7% |
| 1935 | 65.99 | +7.1% |
| 1940 | 70.39 | +6.7% |
| 1945 | 74.79 | +6.3% |
| 1950 | 79.18 | +5.9% |
| 1955 | 86.54 | +9.3% |
| 1960 | 90 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 93 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 95.37 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 97.24 | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 96.86 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 94.33 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 96.53 | +2.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 96.53 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 94.11, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 96.53 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 93.21, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 2.09 | 1.83 | 2.36 | 2 |
| 1830s | 3.46 | 3.03 | 3.89 | 2 |
| 1840s | 5.65 | 4.97 | 6.34 | 2 |
| 1850s | 9.12 | 8.06 | 10.19 | 2 |
| 1860s | 14.39 | 12.81 | 15.98 | 2 |
| 1870s | 19.92 | 19.76 | 20.08 | 2 |
| 1880s | 20.55 | 20.39 | 20.7 | 2 |
| 1890s | 28.27 | 25.75 | 30.8 | 2 |
| 1900s | 37.4 | 35.2 | 39.6 | 2 |
| 1910s | 46.19 | 43.99 | 48.39 | 2 |
| 1920s | 54.99 | 52.79 | 57.19 | 2 |
| 1930s | 63.79 | 61.59 | 65.99 | 2 |
| 1940s | 72.59 | 70.39 | 74.79 | 2 |
| 1950s | 82.86 | 79.18 | 86.54 | 2 |
| 1960s | 91.5 | 90 | 93 | 2 |
| 1970s | 96.49 | 95.37 | 97.24 | 3 |
| 1980s | 94.33 | 94.33 | 94.33 | 1 |
| 1990s | 96.53 | 96.53 | 96.53 | 1 |
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More education data for Argentina
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.53 (1991)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.27 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels in Argentina?
- Gender gap education levels in Argentina was 96.53 in 1991, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap education levels recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 97.24 in 1974.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.83 in 1820.
- How does Argentina rank for gender gap education levels?
- Argentina ranks 70th out of 190 countries with data for 1991.
- Is gender gap education levels rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap education levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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