Guinea-Bissau: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils

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 Guinea-Bissau

Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school

 Latest value 0.93
 Year 2010
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2010
 Average 0.56
 Min - Max 0.42 - 0.93
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2010 is 0.93 percent, an increase from 0.67 percent in 2000. In comparison, the world average is 0.97 percent, based on data from 154 countries. Historically, the average for Guinea-Bissau from 1971 to 2010 is 0.56 percent. The minimum value, 0.42 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.93 percent was recorded in 2010. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Guinea-Bissau - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - Recent values chart

Historical series
Guinea-Bissau - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - historical chart - 1971-2010




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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