More Girls Than Boys Are Still in School

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Cindy Mutia Annur 08/03/2024 17:04 WIB

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According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the proportion of young women aged 7-23 years who are still in school is higher than that of young men.

Proportion of Females and Males Aged 7-23 Still Attending School in Indonesia (March 2023)

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Proportion of Females and Males Aged 7-23 Still Attending School in Indonesia (March 2023)

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The United Nations (UN) has designated March 8th as International Women's Day since 1975.

This date commemorates women's struggle to achieve gender equality in politics, economics, and education.

So, what is the current state of women's education in Indonesia?

According to the National Socioeconomic Survey (Susenas) report by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), more young women are currently pursuing education than men.

The report shows that in March 2023, the proportion of female residents aged 7-23 years who were still in school reached 75.08%, while the proportion of males in the same age group still in school was 72.89%.

Broken down by level, the proportion of young women attending higher education reached 7.53%, while men reached only 6.25%.

Furthermore, the proportion of young women still in senior high school/equivalent was 15.29%, while men were slightly fewer at 14.31%.

However, the proportion of males attending lower levels of education is slightly higher.

In March 2023, the proportion of males aged 7-23 years still attending junior high school/equivalent reached 15.85%, while females reached 15.78%.

Furthermore, the proportion of males attending primary school/equivalent reached 36.49%, while females reached 36.48%.

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