Gender gap education levels in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Gender gap education levels was 15.63 in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1993)
15.63
World rank
189th
of 190 countries
All-time high
15.63
in 1993
All-time low
0
in 1820
Years of data
35
1820–1993
Gender gap education levels in Afghanistan, 1820–1993
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender gap education levels in Afghanistan is 15.63, measured in 1993. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap education levels in Afghanistan peaked at 15.63 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1820.
That places Afghanistan 189th out of 190 countries with data for 1993, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gender gap education levels in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 0 | — |
| 1825 | 0 | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — |
| 1835 | 0 | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — |
| 1845 | 0 | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — |
| 1855 | 0 | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — |
| 1865 | 0 | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — |
| 1875 | 0 | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — |
| 1885 | 0 | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — |
| 1895 | 0 | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1925 | 0 | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — |
| 1935 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — |
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0.29 | — |
| 1955 | 0.9 | +210.3% |
| 1960 | 1.75 | +94.4% |
| 1965 | 4.38 | +150.3% |
| 1970 | 7 | +59.8% |
| 1974 | 8.66 | +23.8% |
| 1975 | 7 | -19.2% |
| 1980 | 11 | +57.1% |
| 1993 | 15.63 | +42.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 15.63 is below the median for low income countries, which is 68.33, 23% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 15.63 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 96.16, 16% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1830s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1840s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1850s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1860s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1870s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1880s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950s | 0.595 | 0.29 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 1960s | 3.06 | 1.75 | 4.38 | 2 |
| 1970s | 7.55 | 7 | 8.66 | 3 |
| 1980s | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 1990s | 15.63 | 15.63 | 15.63 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 186 Equatorial Guinea 34.83
- 187 Tokelau 34.07
- 188 Democratic Republic of Congo 33.69 compare
- 190 Somalia 11.23 compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 15.63 (1993)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 31.23 (1993)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap education levels in Afghanistan?
- Gender gap education levels in Afghanistan was 15.63 in 1993, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap education levels recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 15.63 in 1993.
- What is the lowest gender gap education levels recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1820.
- How does Afghanistan rank for gender gap education levels?
- Afghanistan ranks 189th out of 190 countries with data for 1993.
- Is gender gap education levels rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap education levels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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