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 | 0.64 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1973 - 2019 |
| Average | 0.31 |
| Min - Max | 0.05 - 0.64 |
| Source | UNESCO |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2019 is 0.64 percent, an increase from 0.41 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 1.17 percent, based on data from 125 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1973 to 2019 is 0.31 percent. The minimum value, 0.05 percent, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of 0.64 percent was recorded in 2019.
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| Recent values | Niger: Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.64 |
| 2018 | 0.41 |
| 2017 | 0.49 |
| 2016 | 0.56 |
| 2015 | 0.48 |
| 2012 | 0.40 |
| 2011 | 0.46 |
| 2010 | 0.44 |
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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