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5.51.01.07.gender
Indicator Name
Gender equality in education (gross enrollment rate of girls to boys in primary and secondary education)
Short definition
The indicator is defined as the ratio of the gross enrollment rate of girls to boys in primary and secondary education levels in both public and private schools.
Long definition
The indicator is defined as the ratio of the gross enrollment rate of girls to boys in primary and secondary education levels in both public and private schools. Women have an enormous impact on the well-being of their families and societies, but their potential is sometimes not realized because of discriminatory social norms, incentives, and legal institutions. Although their status has improved in recent decades, gender inequalities persist. Education is one of the most important aspects of human development, and eliminating gender disparity at all levels of education would help to increase the status and capabilities of women. This indicator provides a measure of equality of educational opportunity and relates to the third MDG that seeks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Source
World Development Indicator (WDI) databank. Original source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics: Table 5: Enrolment ratios by ISCED level
Topic
Statistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodology
Scores are 1, 2/3, and 1/3 if the indicator is observed for 5, 4-3, and 2-1 out of the 5 latest years, respectively. For assessment, look at 5 year interval starting 2 years before current and count number of data points available.
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