Sri Lanka: Female to male ratio, secondary school students

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 Sri Lanka

Ratio of female to male students in secondary school

 Latest value 1.05
 Year 2018
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1976 - 2018
 Average 1.08
 Min - Max 1.01 - 1.12
 Source UNESCO
The latest value from 2018 is 1.05 percent, unchanged from 1.05 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 1.00 percent, based on data from 124 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 1976 to 2018 is 1.08 percent. The minimum value, 1.01 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 1.12 percent was recorded in 1986. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sri Lanka - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sri Lanka - Female to male ratio, secondary school students - historical chart - 1976-2018




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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