Indicator 4.3.1 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

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

Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of the population aged 15 to 34 years old in formal education and training

The participation rate in education reflects the total enrolment in an elementary/high school, college, or university as a percentage of the total population for each age group. Includes full- and part-time students who were taking a “credit course”; i.e., a course or program of instruction that could be counted towards a degree, certificate or diploma. The number of students is based on a monthly average from September to April.

Captures public and private educational establishments: elementary, junior high school, high school or equivalent; community college, junior college or CEGEP; and university. Other types of schools, such as private institutes or vocational or secretarial schools, are excluded from the numerators for the totals.

This is a proxy indicator. The UN Global indicator states: “Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex”.

This indicator has data on the participation rate of youth and adults in formal education and training only.

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