Gender Parity Index

The Gender Parity Index (GPI) is a numerical measure that compares the ratio of girls to boys enrolled in schools. It is calculated by dividing the number of girls by the number of boys, then multiplying by 100. A GPI of 100 indicates equal enrollment, while values below 100 show more boys than girls and values above 100 show more girls than boys. The GPI helps assess gender equality in education, guiding policymakers to identify areas needing improvement to ensure equal access to education for all genders.