Economically Active Population Survey National results Population aged 16 and over by sex, regulated studies undertaking during the last 12 months (1 dig.) and absolute/percentage value. Units: absolute value/percentage Absolute values in thousands Percentages Both sexes Total 3,360.4 100.0 Primary education 42.0 1.3 Compulsory Secondary Education 451.8 13.4 Post-secondary education, Post-secondary non-higher education 703.7 20.9 V.T. Intermediate Degree and Equivalent 239.4 7.1 E* Social Guarantee 19.4 0.6 V.T. Advanced, VT II and Equivalent 252.9 7.5 First and Second Cycle University S. 1,535.4 45.7 Ph. D 115.7 3.4 Males Total 1,593.2 100.0 Primary education 8.4 0.5 Compulsory Secondary Education 233.2 14.6 Post-secondary education, Post-secondary non-higher education 316.2 19.9 V.T. Intermediate Degree and Equivalent 128.8 8.1 E* Social Guarantee 12.0 0.8 V.T. Advanced, VT II and Equivalent 128.4 8.1 First and Second Cycle University S. 711.0 44.6 Ph. D 55.1 3.5 Females Total 1,767.1 100.0 Primary education 33.6 1.9 Compulsory Secondary Education 218.6 12.4 Post-secondary education, Post-secondary non-higher education 387.5 21.9 V.T. Intermediate Degree and Equivalent 110.6 6.3 E* Social Guarantee 7.4 0.4 V.T. Advanced, VT II and Equivalent 124.5 7.0 First and Second Cycle University S. 824.4 46.6 Ph. D 60.6 3.4 Notes: Source: National Statistics Institute