Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6) … GPI in Malta
Malta: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6) … GPI was 1.31 GPI in 2017. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Malta, 2000–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPI.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Malta is 1.31 GPI, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 10.8% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Malta peaked at 1.68 GPI in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.21 GPI, in 2002.
That places Malta 72nd out of 100 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6) … GPI in Malta, year by year
| Year | GPI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.22 GPI | — |
| 2001 | 1.23 GPI | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 1.21 GPI | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 1.32 GPI | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 1.41 GPI | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 1.57 GPI | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 1.64 GPI | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 1.62 GPI | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 1.53 GPI | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 1.68 GPI | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 1.33 GPI | -20.4% |
| 2014 | 1.28 GPI | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 1.32 GPI | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 1.47 GPI | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 1.31 GPI | -10.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 1.31 GPI is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.54 GPI, 85% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Malta's 1.31 GPI is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.61 GPI, 81% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.37 GPI | 1.21 GPI | 1.64 GPI | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.44 GPI | 1.28 GPI | 1.68 GPI | 8 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 69 Netherlands 1.34 GPI compare
- 70 Ireland 1.32 GPI compare
- 71 United Kingdom 1.32 GPI compare
- 73 India 1.26 GPI compare
- 74 Germany 1.24 GPI compare
- 75 El Salvador 1.23 GPI compare
More education data for Malta
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.33 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.36 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,664 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,949 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,626 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,424 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 27,337 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Malta?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Malta was 1.31 GPI in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 1.68 GPI in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 GPI in 2002.
- How does Malta rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Malta ranks 72nd out of 100 countries with data for 2017.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malta data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, gender parity index (GPI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ratio of female gross graduation ratio to the male value for the same indicator. It is calculated by dividing the female value for the indicator by the male value for the indicator. A GPI equal to 1 indicates parity between females and males. In general, a value less than 1 indicates disparity in favor of males and a value greater than 1 indicates disparity in favor of females.