Equity in Education - Progress Report

Topics: Education Issues

Sources: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Share this post

Equity in Education - Progress Report

Equity in Education: Gaps are narrowing but more needs to be done

Educational attainment and labour market outcomes have improved for young adults most at risk of falling behind, but education systems can adapt further to improve results for all groups – including girls, women, and low-income students.

Discover the report

Explore your country

Education at a Glance is the authoritative source for information on the state of education around the world. It provides data on the structure, finances and performance of education systems across OECD countries and partner countries.

More than 100 charts and tables in this publication provide key information on the output of educational institutions; the impact of learning across countries; access, participation and progression in education; the financial resources invested in education; and teachers, the learning environment and the organisation of schools

Access the digital report

Read the press release

Spotlight on equity and labour markets

Equity in education means that learning environments are structured to counteract the influence of external disparities, creating conditions where educational attainment contributes to equitable economic and social outcomes long after students leave school.

The indicators presented in this spotlight highlight how different demographic groups face disparities in educational resources, proficiency, access to education, study choices and completion rates, as well as educational outcomes.

Read the main findings