Saudi Arabia: Female to male ratio, secondary school students

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 Saudi Arabia

Ratio of female to male students in secondary school

 Latest value 0.96
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1979 - 2021
 Average 0.89
 Min - Max 0.58 - 0.98
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2021 is 0.96 percent, an increase from 0.93 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 1.02 percent, based on data from 52 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1979 to 2021 is 0.89 percent. The minimum value, 0.58 percent, was reached in 1979 while the maximum of 0.98 percent was recorded in 2015. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Saudi Arabia - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - historical chart - 1979-2021




Definition: Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in secondary education is the ratio of girls to boys enrolled at secondary level in public and private schools.

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