Costa Rica: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils

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 Costa Rica

Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school

 Latest value 0.99
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1970 - 2021
 Average 0.98
 Min - Max 0.97 - 1.02
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 0.99 percent, a decline from 1.02 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.99 percent, based on data from 66 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 1970 to 2021 is 0.98 percent. The minimum value, 0.97 percent, was reached in 1978 while the maximum of 1.02 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Costa Rica - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - historical chart - 1970-2021




Definition: Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in primary education is the ratio of girls to boys enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.

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