North Korea: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils
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| North Korea |
Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.00 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2009 - 2018 |
| Average | 1.00 |
| Min - Max | 1.00 - 1.00 |
| Source | UNESCO |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2018 is 1 percent, unchanged from 1 percent in 2009. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 percent, based on data from 153 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 2009 to 2018 is 1 percent. The minimum value, 1 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 1 percent was recorded in 2009.
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| Recent values | North Korea: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.00 |
| 2009 | 1.00 |
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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