Female to male ratio, primary school pupils - Country rankings
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Ratio of female to male pupils in primary school, 2021:
The average for 2021 based on 6 countries was 0.99 percent. The highest value was in India: 1.02 percent and the lowest value was in Laos: 0.97 percent. The indicator is available from 1970 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: percent; Source: UNESCO
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| Countries | Female to male ratio, primary school pupils, 2021 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1.02 | 1 | 1971 - 2021 |
| Vietnam | 1.02 | 2 | 1976 - 2021 |
| Thailand | 0.99 | 3 | 1971 - 2022 |
| Cambodia | 0.98 | 4 | 1971 - 2021 |
| Philippines | 0.98 | 5 | 1976 - 2021 |
| Laos | 0.97 | 6 | 1971 - 2021 |
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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