Calculation method: Divide the number of persons aged 15-24 years and above with respect to the highest level of education attained by the total population of the same age group and multiply the result by 100.
Data required: Population aged 15-24 years and above by highest level of education attained.
Data source: Mainly national population census; household and/or labor force surveys.
Type of disaggregation: By gender, by geographical location (region, urban/rural), by age group, and by professional sector.
Interpretation: A relative high concentration of the adult population in a given level of education reflects the capacity of the educational system in the corresponding level of education. Educational attainment is closely related to the skills and competencies of a country's population, and could be seen as a proxy of both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the stock of human capital.
Quality standards: This indicator should be based on complete and reliable census or survey data, applying clear classification of levels of education in accordance with ISCED
Limitations: Caution is required when using this indicator for cross-country comparison, since the countries do not always classify degrees and qualifications at the same ISCED levels, even if they are received at roughly the same age or after a similar number of years of schooling. Also, certain educational programs and study courses cannot be easily classified according to ISCED. This indicator only measures educational attainment in terms of level of education attained, i.e. years of schooling, and do not necessarily reveal the quality of the education (learning achievement and other impacts).
Percentage distribution of enrolment in secondary education by type of education program
Definition: Percentage distribution of students enrolled in secondary education, according to the orientation of the education program, i.e. general and vocational/technical education, including teacher training.
Purpose: To reflect the orientation and capacity of secondary education programs as well as the potential supply of skilled workers in different specializations