Mozambique: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils

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 Mozambique

Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school

 Latest value 0.94
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1973 - 2020
 Average 0.80
 Min - Max 0.51 - 0.94
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2020 is 0.94 percent, an increase from 0.93 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1.00 percent, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for Mozambique from 1973 to 2020 is 0.8 percent. The minimum value, 0.51 percent, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 0.94 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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Mozambique - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - Recent values chart

Historical series
Mozambique - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - historical chart - 1973-2020




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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