Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia
Australia: Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female was 121.4% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia, 1993–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia is 121.4%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 10.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia peaked at 136.3% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 102.6%, in 1993.
Australia ranks 4th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 102.6% | — |
| 1994 | 102.6% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 106.2% | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 110.1% | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 114.3% | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 136.3% | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 134.3% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 129.8% | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 121.4% | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 107.2% | 102.6% | 114.3% | 5 |
| 2010s | 130.5% | 121.4% | 136.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More education data for Australia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.10 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia?
- Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female in Australia was 121.4% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 136.3% in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 102.6% in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female?
- Australia ranks 4th out of 173 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total female enrollment in primary, secondary and tertiary education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the total female population of primary school age, secondary school age, and the five-year age group following on from secondary school leaving. GER can exceed 100% due to the inclusion of over-aged and under-aged students because of early or late school entrance and grade repetition.