GIRLS’ EDUCATION
Despite progress, 119 million girls remain out of school worldwide.
When a girl completes a quality basic education, the benefits reach far beyond the classroom. She earns more, raises healthier children, and is far less likely to face violence or be married as a child. Multiplied across millions of girls, these gains build stronger economies and more stable communities.
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$15–$30 trillion lost Economic growth Countries lose this much in lifetime productivity and earnings when girls face barriers to completing 12 years of school. World Bank, 2018 |
Up to 20% increase Personal income A woman can increase her future earnings by up to a fifth for every additional year of schooling she completes. UN Women, 2022 |
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50% better Health outcomes Children of literate mothers are 50 percent more likely to live past age five and to be immunized. UNESCO / global evidence |
37% lower Gender Based Violence Equal access to education for girls and boys is linked to a drop of more than a third in the likelihood of violence and conflict. Education Cannot Wait, 2019 |
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Less than half Child marriages Rates of child marriage are cut by more than half in countries where school is compulsory for nine years and free for twelve. UNESCO, 2023 |
Up to 90% stronger Communities Women reinvest up to 90 percent of their income into their families, compared with 30 to 40 percent among men. UN Women / global evidence |