Libya: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils

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 Libya

Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school

 Latest value 0.96
 Year 2006
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2006
 Average 0.90
 Min - Max 0.60 - 1.02
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2006 is 0.96 percent, a decline from 0.99 percent in 2005. In comparison, the world average is 0.96 percent, based on data from 155 countries. Historically, the average for Libya from 1971 to 2006 is 0.9 percent. The minimum value, 0.6 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 1.02 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Libya - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - Recent values chart

Historical series
Libya - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - historical chart - 1971-2006




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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