Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25 in Panama

Panama: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25 was 3.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.7%
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
48th
of 81 countries
All-time high
16.8%
in 2019
All-time low
1.8%
in 2003
Years of data
8
1997–2024

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25 in Panama, 1997–2024

0510151997201020241997: 15.6 cumulative2003: 1.8 cumulative2008: 2.9 cumulative2010: 2.4 cumulative2019: 16.8 cumulative2022: 2.9 cumulative2023: 4 cumulative2024: 3.7 cumulative

Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in cumulative.

Analysis

Panama recorded 3.7% for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 57.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 in Panama peaked at 16.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2003.

That places Panama 48th out of 81 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.6% 15.6% 15.6% 1
2000s 2.4% 1.8% 2.9% 2
2010s 9.6% 2.4% 16.8% 2
2020s 3.5% 2.9% 4.0% 3

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  5. 50 Pakistan 3.5% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 in Panama?
Educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 in Panama was 3.7% in 2024, according to Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 16.8% in 2019.
What is the lowest educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2003.
How does Panama rank for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25?
Panama ranks 48th out of 81 countries with data for 2024.
Is educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population 25 rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama data come from?
The figures come from Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
81 places, 899 data points, 1990–2024
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The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.