The data on the global share of female pupils in primary education reflects notable trends from 2023 to 2024. Senegal, Gambia, and Sierra Leone exhibit high female participation rates above 50%. Senegal led with a 0.49% increase from the previous year. Some countries like Burkina Faso and Pakistan displayed significant year-on-year growth in female pupil shares, indicating progressive educational policies. Conversely, female participation slightly declined in countries like Rwanda and Kuwait, underlining challenges that require attention. Afghanistan's remarkable 1.28% rise demonstrates efforts toward educational inclusivity.
Future trends to watch include potential policy shifts to support female education in countries with decreasing or stagnant trends, and further monitoring of regions experiencing notable improvements, such as Mali and Cambodia, to understand the replicable elements of their success. Emphasizing these trajectories will offer insights for global educational strategies aimed at gender parity in primary education.
Top countries in Share of Female Pupils in Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Pupils in Primary Education | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Senegal | 53.82 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Gambia | 52.69 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sierra Leone | 51.37 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Nepal | 51.31 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mauritania | 51.3 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Burundi | 50.93 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Oman | 50.69 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Seychelles | 50.39 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Tanzania | 50.3 | 2023 | +0.033% | +0.085% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Burkina Faso | 50.13 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.57% | View data |
