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Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.

Mean performance on the mathematics scale is the mean mathematics score for 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for mathematics, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Mean performance on the mathematics scale, female is the mean mathematics score for female 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for mathematics, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Mean performance on the mathematics scale, male is the mean mathematics score for male 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for mathematics, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Mean performance on the reading scale, total is the mean reading score for all 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for reading, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Mean performance on the reading scale, female is the mean reading score for female 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for reading, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Mean performance on the reading scale, male is the mean reading score for male 6th grade students. Mean scores are on SACMEQ scales for reading, which have averages of 500 and standard deviations of 100. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to SACMEQ, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the SACMEQ website for more detailed information: http://www.sacmeq.org/

Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Gender parity index for youth literacy rate is the ratio of females to males ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in primary education is the ratio of girls to boys enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.

Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in primary and secondary education is the ratio of girls to boys enrolled at primary and secondary levels in public and private schools.

Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in secondary education is the ratio of girls to boys enrolled at secondary level in public and private schools.

Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in tertiary education is the ratio of women to men enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.

Preprimary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in preprimary school.