Gender equality in education (2017)

This indicator captures gender inequality in secondary education by measuring the relative participation of females compared to males. It is calculated as the ratio of the proportion of females (aged 15–49) who have completed at least 12 years of education to the corresponding proportion of males (in 2017). A value of 1 indicates gender parity, values above 1 suggest greater female participation, and values below 1 reflect female disadvantage. Identifying areas of educational inequality helps guide interventions that promote inclusive access to education and gender-equitable development outcomes.