Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia
South Asia: Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general was 1.03 GPIA in 2019. ▲ Rising
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia, 1986–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia is 1.03 GPIA, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia peaked at 1.05 GPIA in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.6139 GPIA, in 1987.
That places South Asia 13th out of 42 groups with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0.6177 GPIA | — |
| 1987 | 0.6139 GPIA | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 0.6259 GPIA | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 0.6226 GPIA | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 0.6341 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 0.646 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 0.6578 GPIA | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 0.6702 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 0.6827 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 0.6955 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 0.7085 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 0.7219 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 0.7363 GPIA | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 0.7562 GPIA | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 0.7733 GPIA | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 0.8005 GPIA | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 0.819 GPIA | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 0.8695 GPIA | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 0.8637 GPIA | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 0.8749 GPIA | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8862 GPIA | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 0.9055 GPIA | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 0.9299 GPIA | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 0.9479 GPIA | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 0.9592 GPIA | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 0.979 GPIA | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.01 GPIA | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 1.04 GPIA | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 1.04 GPIA | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.05 GPIA | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.05 GPIA | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1.05 GPIA | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 1.04 GPIA | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 1.03 GPIA | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.62 GPIA | 0.6139 GPIA | 0.6259 GPIA | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.6909 GPIA | 0.6341 GPIA | 0.7562 GPIA | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.867 GPIA | 0.7733 GPIA | 0.9479 GPIA | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.03 GPIA | 0.9592 GPIA | 1.05 GPIA | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More reference data data for South Asia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 102.17 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal 246.03 (2026)
- CPI Price, nominal, seas. adj. 247.05 (2026)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 16.19 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 33.83 million number (2019)
- School age population, one year before than official primary entry 17.64 million number (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes 5.02 years (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, male 5.06 years (2019)
- School life expectancy, primary, female 4.98 years (2019)
- Share of all students in secondary education enrolled in general 98.2% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia?
- Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general in South Asia was 1.03 GPIA in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 GPIA in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6139 GPIA in 1987.
- How does South Asia rank for gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general?
- South Asia ranks 13th out of 42 groups with data for 2019.
- Is gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross intake ratio to the last grade of lower secondary general education, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Adjusted Gender Parity Index (GPIA) is calculated by dividing the female value for the indicator by the male value for the indicator. If the resulting value exceeds 1, the ratio is inverted and subtracted from 2. The adjusted gender parity index is symmetrical around 1 and lies in the range 0-2. An adjusted GPI equal to 1 indicates parity between females and males. In general, a value less than 1 indicates disparity in favor of males and a value greater than 1 indicates disparity in favor of females. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute for Statistics: http://uis.unesco.org/