Term:
Net attendance rate in primary education
Definition:
The number of children attending primary or secondary school who are of primary school age, expressed as a percentage of the total number of children of primary school age. Because of the inclusion of primary-school-aged children attending secondary school, this indicator can also be referred to as a primary adjusted net attendance ratio. Calculation follows International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED).
Domain:
Education
Source:
UNICEF