- Name
- Parity indices
- Indicator purpose
- The purpose of the indicator is to measure the general level of disparity between two sub-populations of interest with regard to a given indicator.
- Abstract
- Parity indices require data for the specific groups of interest. They represent the ratio of the indicator value for one group to that of the other. Typically, the likely more disadvantaged group is placed in the numerator. A value of exactly 1 indicates parity between the two groups.
- Contact organization / person
- Ministry of Education
- Unit of measure
- Percentage (%)
- Other characteristics
- This indicator measures the general level of disparity between two sub-populations of interest with regard to a given indicator. The further from 1 the parity index lies, the greater the disparity between the two groups of interest.
- Classification used
- Parity Index represents the ratio value for one group to the other. It is used to measure the general level of disparity between 2 sub-populations of interest with regard to a given indicator.
Parity indices (female/male, urban/rural,) – 2019/2020
Parity indices (bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous people) – From Survey
- Disaggregation
- None because the parity indices directly compare two sub-populations of interest.
- Key statistical concepts
- The indicator value of the likely more disadvantaged group is divided by the indicator value of the other sub-population of interest.
DPI = [Indi]d
[Indi]a
where:
DPI = the Dimension (Sex, Wealth, Location, etc.) Parity Index
Indi = the Education 2030 Indicator i for which an equity measure is needed.
d = the likely disadvantaged group (e.g. female, poorest, etc.)
a = the likely advantaged group (e.g. male, richest, etc.)
- Recommended uses
- This indicator can be used to eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.
- Other comments
- SDG 4.5.1 highlights other equity dimensions, and draws attention to a range of vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.
Metadata shown in this document was written by the Ministry of Education.
- Target 2030
- 5. By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
