Nepal: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education

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 Nepal

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 1.20
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1983 - 2023
 Average 0.69
 Min - Max 0.26 - 1.20
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2023 is 1.2 percent, an increase from 1.11 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 1.16 percent, based on data from 62 countries. Historically, the average for Nepal from 1983 to 2023 is 0.69 percent. The minimum value, 0.26 percent, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 1.2 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Nepal - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
Nepal - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 1983-2023




Definition: Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education is the ratio of women to men enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.

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