The charts illustrate the percentage of males and females attending secondary and higher education across four different regions in the year 2000.
Overall, Europe had the highest proportion of students enrolled in both secondary and tertiary education, while Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the lowest figures. Gender disparities were minimal across most regions, with the exception of Latin America, where male attendance rates exceeded those of females.
In Europe, secondary school attendance among boys was nearly universal, reaching close to 100%, which was twice as high as the rate in Latin America. A similar trend was observed among girls, with almost full enrollment in Europe and approximately 60% in Latin America. In contrast, Latin American secondary education participation was slightly lower, with 60% of boys and 50% of girls enrolled. Meanwhile, Sub-Saharan Africa had the most limited access to secondary education, where only 30% of boys and a mere 20% of girls were able to attend.
When it comes to tertiary education, Europe again dominated, with 70% of males and 60% of females pursuing higher studies. In Latin America, 20% of men entered college or university, whereas the figures for East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 10% and roughly 5%, respectively. A similar pattern was evident among female students, with enrollment rates of 15% in Latin America, 8% in East Asia, and only 3% in Sub-Saharan Africa.