Bangladesh - Educational attainment
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 58.94 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 19 years was 58.94 in 2020, while its lowest value was 41.51 in 2001.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 41.51 |
| 2011 | 42.98 |
| 2012 | 44.31 |
| 2013 | 42.38 |
| 2014 | 44.28 |
| 2015 | 50.29 |
| 2016 | 51.65 |
| 2017 | 53.11 |
| 2018 | 54.47 |
| 2019 | 57.32 |
| 2020 | 58.94 |
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 66.91 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 19 years was 66.91 in 2020, while its lowest value was 52.75 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 52.86 |
| 2011 | 54.89 |
| 2012 | 55.65 |
| 2013 | 52.75 |
| 2014 | 53.38 |
| 2015 | 59.24 |
| 2016 | 60.91 |
| 2017 | 61.80 |
| 2018 | 62.49 |
| 2019 | 64.91 |
| 2020 | 66.91 |
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 62.87 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 19 years was 62.87 in 2020, while its lowest value was 47.24 in 2001.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 47.24 |
| 2011 | 48.88 |
| 2012 | 49.92 |
| 2013 | 47.62 |
| 2014 | 48.79 |
| 2015 | 54.75 |
| 2016 | 56.30 |
| 2017 | 57.44 |
| 2018 | 58.40 |
| 2019 | 61.06 |
| 2020 | 62.87 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 50.61 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 46 years was 50.61 in 2020, while its lowest value was 1.48 in 1974.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 1.48 |
| 1981 | 4.45 |
| 2001 | 22.03 |
| 2011 | 29.58 |
| 2012 | 30.61 |
| 2013 | 28.74 |
| 2014 | 30.77 |
| 2015 | 36.49 |
| 2016 | 36.92 |
| 2017 | 38.46 |
| 2018 | 39.86 |
| 2019 | 41.13 |
| 2020 | 50.61 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 58.55 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 46 years was 58.55 in 2020, while its lowest value was 13.53 in 1974.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 13.53 |
| 1981 | 20.38 |
| 2001 | 31.31 |
| 2011 | 41.12 |
| 2012 | 41.60 |
| 2013 | 38.56 |
| 2014 | 39.13 |
| 2015 | 45.23 |
| 2016 | 46.03 |
| 2017 | 46.80 |
| 2018 | 47.59 |
| 2019 | 48.35 |
| 2020 | 58.55 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 54.52 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 46 years was 54.52 in 2020, while its lowest value was 7.70 in 1974.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 7.70 |
| 1981 | 12.86 |
| 2001 | 26.71 |
| 2011 | 35.30 |
| 2012 | 36.05 |
| 2013 | 33.71 |
| 2014 | 34.92 |
| 2015 | 40.84 |
| 2016 | 41.50 |
| 2017 | 42.62 |
| 2018 | 43.64 |
| 2019 | 44.68 |
| 2020 | 54.52 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 17.58 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 46 years was 17.58 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.10 in 1974.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.10 |
| 1981 | 0.26 |
| 2001 | 3.49 |
| 2011 | 6.18 |
| 2012 | 6.45 |
| 2013 | 5.85 |
| 2014 | 7.40 |
| 2015 | 9.90 |
| 2016 | 10.03 |
| 2017 | 10.68 |
| 2018 | 11.42 |
| 2019 | 11.98 |
| 2020 | 17.58 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 27.32 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 46 years was 27.32 in 2020, while its lowest value was 1.58 in 1974.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 1.58 |
| 1981 | 2.18 |
| 2001 | 4.92 |
| 2011 | 14.39 |
| 2012 | 14.65 |
| 2013 | 12.91 |
| 2014 | 13.23 |
| 2015 | 18.11 |
| 2016 | 18.62 |
| 2017 | 19.19 |
| 2018 | 19.89 |
| 2019 | 20.56 |
| 2020 | 27.32 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 22.38 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 46 years was 22.38 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.86 in 1974.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.86 |
| 1981 | 1.27 |
| 2001 | 4.21 |
| 2011 | 10.25 |
| 2012 | 10.51 |
| 2013 | 9.42 |
| 2014 | 10.29 |
| 2015 | 13.99 |
| 2016 | 14.35 |
| 2017 | 14.92 |
| 2018 | 15.57 |
| 2019 | 16.21 |
| 2020 | 22.38 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 31.96 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 31.96 in 2020, while its lowest value was 1.11 in 1981.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.11 |
| 2001 | 13.36 |
| 2011 | 18.42 |
| 2012 | 19.07 |
| 2013 | 16.99 |
| 2014 | 18.91 |
| 2015 | 23.72 |
| 2016 | 23.89 |
| 2017 | 24.98 |
| 2018 | 25.99 |
| 2019 | 26.84 |
| 2020 | 31.96 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 41.72 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 41.72 in 2020, while its lowest value was 9.41 in 1981.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 9.41 |
| 2001 | 20.82 |
| 2011 | 30.06 |
| 2012 | 30.41 |
| 2013 | 27.27 |
| 2014 | 27.60 |
| 2015 | 33.44 |
| 2016 | 33.99 |
| 2017 | 34.64 |
| 2018 | 35.30 |
| 2019 | 35.96 |
| 2020 | 41.72 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 36.77 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 36.77 in 2020, while its lowest value was 5.50 in 1981.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.50 |
| 2001 | 17.13 |
| 2011 | 24.18 |
| 2012 | 24.68 |
| 2013 | 22.19 |
| 2014 | 23.22 |
| 2015 | 28.56 |
| 2016 | 28.97 |
| 2017 | 29.79 |
| 2018 | 30.54 |
| 2019 | 31.33 |
| 2020 | 36.77 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 10.53 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 10.53 in 2020, while its lowest value was 3.06 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.06 |
| 2012 | 3.21 |
| 2013 | 3.12 |
| 2014 | 3.77 |
| 2015 | 5.30 |
| 2016 | 5.45 |
| 2017 | 5.92 |
| 2018 | 6.35 |
| 2019 | 6.67 |
| 2020 | 10.53 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 17.78 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 17.78 in 2020, while its lowest value was 7.84 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 8.38 |
| 2012 | 8.59 |
| 2013 | 7.84 |
| 2014 | 7.97 |
| 2015 | 11.19 |
| 2016 | 11.53 |
| 2017 | 12.06 |
| 2018 | 12.50 |
| 2019 | 12.95 |
| 2020 | 17.78 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 14.10 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 14.10 in 2020, while its lowest value was 5.50 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5.69 |
| 2012 | 5.87 |
| 2013 | 5.50 |
| 2014 | 5.85 |
| 2015 | 8.24 |
| 2016 | 8.51 |
| 2017 | 8.98 |
| 2018 | 9.36 |
| 2019 | 9.76 |
| 2020 | 14.10 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 0.174 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 0.174 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.040 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.040 |
| 2012 | 0.042 |
| 2013 | 0.052 |
| 2014 | 0.058 |
| 2015 | 0.101 |
| 2016 | 0.106 |
| 2017 | 0.117 |
| 2018 | 0.129 |
| 2019 | 0.139 |
| 2020 | 0.174 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 0.319 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 0.319 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.119 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.119 |
| 2012 | 0.121 |
| 2013 | 0.130 |
| 2014 | 0.136 |
| 2015 | 0.216 |
| 2016 | 0.225 |
| 2017 | 0.242 |
| 2018 | 0.260 |
| 2019 | 0.273 |
| 2020 | 0.319 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 0.245 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 0.245 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.080 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.080 |
| 2012 | 0.081 |
| 2013 | 0.092 |
| 2014 | 0.097 |
| 2015 | 0.158 |
| 2016 | 0.166 |
| 2017 | 0.179 |
| 2018 | 0.193 |
| 2019 | 0.205 |
| 2020 | 0.245 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 4.05 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 4.05 in 2020, while its lowest value was 0.85 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.85 |
| 2012 | 0.89 |
| 2013 | 1.11 |
| 2014 | 1.23 |
| 2015 | 2.09 |
| 2016 | 2.20 |
| 2017 | 2.44 |
| 2018 | 2.66 |
| 2019 | 2.87 |
| 2020 | 4.05 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 7.50 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 7.50 in 2020, while its lowest value was 2.53 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.53 |
| 2012 | 2.58 |
| 2013 | 2.80 |
| 2014 | 2.90 |
| 2015 | 4.57 |
| 2016 | 4.74 |
| 2017 | 5.15 |
| 2018 | 5.44 |
| 2019 | 5.70 |
| 2020 | 7.50 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 5.75 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 5.75 in 2020, while its lowest value was 1.68 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.68 |
| 2012 | 1.73 |
| 2013 | 1.97 |
| 2014 | 2.06 |
| 2015 | 3.33 |
| 2016 | 3.48 |
| 2017 | 3.79 |
| 2018 | 4.02 |
| 2019 | 4.26 |
| 2020 | 5.75 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 10.88 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 10.88 in 2020, while its lowest value was 3.21 in 2011.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.21 |
| 2012 | 3.37 |
| 2013 | 3.25 |
| 2014 | 3.94 |
| 2015 | 5.53 |
| 2016 | 5.68 |
| 2017 | 6.16 |
| 2018 | 6.61 |
| 2019 | 6.94 |
| 2020 | 10.88 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 18.29 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 18.29 in 2020, while its lowest value was 8.17 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 8.79 |
| 2012 | 9.01 |
| 2013 | 8.17 |
| 2014 | 8.31 |
| 2015 | 11.63 |
| 2016 | 11.99 |
| 2017 | 12.52 |
| 2018 | 12.98 |
| 2019 | 13.44 |
| 2020 | 18.29 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Bangladesh was 14.53 as of 2020. Its highest value over the past 9 years was 14.53 in 2020, while its lowest value was 5.74 in 2013.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5.97 |
| 2012 | 6.16 |
| 2013 | 5.74 |
| 2014 | 6.11 |
| 2015 | 8.57 |
| 2016 | 8.85 |
| 2017 | 9.33 |
| 2018 | 9.73 |
| 2019 | 10.14 |
| 2020 | 14.53 |
Classification
Topic: Education Indicators
Sub-Topic: Outcomes
