Sierra Leone: Female to male ratio, secondary school students

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 Sierra Leone

Ratio of female to male students in secondary school

 Latest value 0.97
 Year 2017
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2017
 Average 0.59
 Min - Max 0.38 - 0.97
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2017 is 0.97 percent, an increase from 0.92 percent in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 0.99 percent, based on data from 126 countries. Historically, the average for Sierra Leone from 1971 to 2017 is 0.59 percent. The minimum value, 0.38 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 0.97 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sierra Leone - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sierra Leone - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - historical chart - 1971-2017




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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