Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for Lower Secondary Education

Definition:

• Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) / Angka Partisipasi Kasar (APK) for Lower Secondary Education refers to the percentage of children enrolled in lower secondary school, regardless of their age, as a percentage of the population of the relevant age group.
• GER = (Total number of children enrolled in lower secondary school) / (Total population of the relevant age group) x 100
• A high GER indicates that a large proportion of the population is enrolled in lower secondary school, which is generally a positive sign for educational development.

Unit of Measure:

• Ratio

Year:

• 2021, 2022, 2023

SDG Indicator:

• 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

CPAP Outcome:

• Education for Early Childhood and Adolescent Development

CPAP Output:

• 2.1 Basic education