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

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 Niger

Ratio of female to male students in tertiary level education

 Latest value 0.48
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1973 - 2020
 Average 0.32
 Min - Max 0.04 - 0.64
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2020 is 0.48 percent, a decline from 0.64 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1.15 percent, based on data from 131 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1973 to 2020 is 0.32 percent. The minimum value, 0.04 percent, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of 0.64 percent was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Niger - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - Recent values chart

Historical series
Niger - Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education - historical chart - 1973-2020




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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