Iran: Female to male ratio, secondary school students

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 Iran

Ratio of female to male students in secondary school

 Latest value 0.99
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2020
 Average 0.83
 Min - Max 0.53 - 1.00
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2020 is 0.99 percent, an increase from 0.96 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 1.01 percent, based on data from 111 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1971 to 2020 is 0.83 percent. The minimum value, 0.53 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 1 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Iran - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - Recent values chart

Historical series
Iran - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - historical chart - 1971-2020




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

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