In 2023, Suriname led with the highest share of female students in lower secondary education enrolled in vocational programmes at 22.69%. This was followed by Costa Rica at 18.41% and Mauritius at 12.08%. Countries like Malaysia, Laos, and Madagascar had less than 1% share, indicating significant discrepancies across nations. Comparing year-on-year data for 2024, minor changes were observed, with no dramatic shifts noted in the year-on-year variation. Over the past five years, the CAGR remained relatively stable across these countries due to negligible variation trends.
Looking ahead, key trends to monitor include potential policy shifts fostering gender parity in vocational education and the impact of globalization and technology on curriculum reforms. Increased focus on gender inclusion in education strategies could alter enrollment trends significantly in coming years.
Top countries in Share of Female Students in Lower Secondary Education Enrolled in Vocational Programmes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Suriname | 22.69 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Costa Rica | 18.41 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mauritius | 12.08 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Antigua and Barbuda | 5.28 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lebanon | 5.08 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ivory Coast | 4.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Peru | 3.71 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Egypt | 1.74 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cuba | 1.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Madagascar | 0.47 | 2023 | View data |
