What is Mean Years of Schooling? | Definition & Methodology

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Mean Years of Schooling: Average number of years of education received by people ages 25 and older.

Unit: years Source: World Bank (HD.HCI.LAYS)

Definition

Average number of years of education received by people ages 25 and older.

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What is Mean Years of Schooling?

Average number of years of education received by people ages 25 and older.

Where does Mean Years of Schooling data come from?

Mean Years of Schooling data is sourced from World Bank, using indicator code HD.HCI.LAYS.

What unit is Mean Years of Schooling measured in?

Mean Years of Schooling is measured in years.