Sao Tome and Principe: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils

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 Sao Tome and Principe

Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school

 Latest value 0.97
 Year 2017
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2017
 Average 0.95
 Min - Max 0.81 - 1.00
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 0.97 percent, an increase from 0.96 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 percent, based on data from 160 countries. Historically, the average for Sao Tome and Principe from 1971 to 2017 is 0.95 percent. The minimum value, 0.81 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 1 percent was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sao Tome and Principe - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sao Tome and Principe - Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - historical chart - 1971-2017




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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