Gender parity index for gross primary school enrollment in South Africa 2000-2020

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 3, 2025
In 2020, the Gender Parity Index (GPI) for gross enrollment in primary education in South Africa amounted to 0.96. This indicates that slightly more males than females were enrolled in primary education. Over the observed period, males were more advantaged in learning opportunities, with the ratio fluctuating between 0.93 and 0.97.
Log in or register to access precise data.

Gender parity index for gross primary school enrollment in South Africa from 2000 to 2020

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

October 2022

Region

South Africa

Survey time period

2000 to 2020

Supplementary notes

Gender Parity Index (GPI) measures the relative access to education of both males and females.
The source indicates that the GPI for gross enrollment ratio in primary education is the ratio of females to males enrolled at primary level in public and private schools. It adds that a GPI of less than one suggests girls are more disadvantaged than boys in learning opportunities and a GPI of greater than one suggests the other way around.
Figures have been rounded.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Education in South Africa "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Education in South Africa

Overview

5

Pre-secondary education

6

Secondary education

5

Tertiary education

6

International student mobility

5

Staff

4

Facilities

3

Further related statistics

16

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Education in South AfricaEducation in the GCCEducation in NigeriaEducation in GhanaEducation in Morocco
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.