The 2023 global share of female students in upper secondary education enrolled in vocational programs shows stark variability across countries. Guatemala leads with 82.56%, emphasizing a robust female participation in vocational education, while Myanmar ranks lowest at 0.3%. This data reveals a significant disparity, highlighting socioeconomic and cultural factors influencing education pathways for females. Despite some countries showing substantial participation, others lag due to possibly inadequate vocational training infrastructure or historical educational biases.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in enrollment as efforts to promote gender equity in vocational education gain momentum globally. Initiatives to enhance access and the attractiveness of vocational training for females, coupled with global advocacy for gender parity in education, may increasingly bridge the participation gap.
Top countries in Share of Female Students in Upper Secondary Education Enrolled in Vocational Programmes by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Guatemala | 82.56 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 70.67 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 68.37 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Moldova | 41.99 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Indonesia | 39.46 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Egypt | 39.19 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 El Salvador | 37.3 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Costa Rica | 37.11 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Mali | 36.12 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kazakhstan | 35.87 | 2023 | View data |
