Lower secondary completion rate, female (% of relevant age group)

The completion rate for lower secondary education among female students reflects the percentage of young women who successfully finish this critical stage of their education, representing an essential indicator of gender parity in educational attainment. This metric is determined by the gross intake ratio to the final grade of lower secondary education, capturing the number of new entrants irrespective of their age at this level. By comparing this figure to the population of girls at the appropriate entrance age, the indicator highlights potential disparities in access and retention within educational systems. Monitoring this rate provides insights into the progress towards achieving gender equality in education, as well as identifying barriers that may hinder female students from completing their lower secondary education. Source: