Netherlands: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils

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 Netherlands

Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school

 Latest value 1.00
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2020
 Average 1.00
 Min - Max 0.97 - 1.03
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2020 is 1 percent, unchanged from 1 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1.00 percent, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for the Netherlands from 1971 to 2020 is 1 percent. The minimum value, 0.97 percent, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 1.03 percent was recorded in 1985. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Netherlands - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - Recent values chart

Historical series
Netherlands - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - historical chart - 1971-2020




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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