South Africa: Female to male ratio, secondary school students
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| South Africa |
Ratio of female to male students in secondary school |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.09 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1989 - 2020 |
| Average | 1.09 |
| Min - Max | 0.99 - 1.19 |
| Source | UNESCO |
The latest value from 2020 is 1.09 percent, an increase from 1.06 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1.01 percent, based on data from 111 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1989 to 2020 is 1.09 percent. The minimum value, 0.99 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 1.19 percent was recorded in 1991.
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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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| Female to male ratio, students at tertiary level education | 1.42 | 2023 | percent |
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| Secondary school enrollment | 104.13 | 2023 | percent |
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