Singapore: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils
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| Singapore |
Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.00 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2010 - 2020 |
| Average | 0.99 |
| Min - Max | 0.98 - 1.00 |
| Source | UNESCO |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2020 is 1 percent, unchanged from 1 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1.00 percent, based on data from 135 countries. Historically, the average for Singapore from 2010 to 2020 is 0.99 percent. The minimum value, 0.98 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 1 percent was recorded in 2011.
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| Recent values | Singapore: Female to male ratio, primary school pupils |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.00 |
| 2019 | 1.00 |
| 2018 | 1.00 |
| 2017 | 1.00 |
| 2016 | 1.00 |
| 2015 | 0.98 |
| 2014 | 0.98 |
| 2013 | 0.99 |
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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