55-59-year-olds across nations have an average of 7.2 years of total schooling, according to the Barro-Lee dataset. This metric measures educational attainment for a specific demographic cohort. The data is compiled by Education Statistics from national census and survey sources.
Use Cases
- Analyze the relationship between average_years_of_total_schooling and national GDP per capita.
- Compare educational attainment of the 55-59 cohort across different countries or regions.
- Model the evolution of human capital over time by tracking this metric for successive age cohorts.
- Investigate gender disparities in education by comparing this total figure with gender-specific averages for the same age group.
Strengths
- Provides a standardized, comparable metric (average years of schooling) for cross-country analysis.
- Focuses on a specific, economically significant age cohort (55-59), allowing for cohort-specific studies.
Limitations
- The dataset aggregates data at the country level, masking sub-national or individual-level variation.
- Average figures may smooth over significant inequalities in educational distribution within the cohort.
- Data relies on national statistical systems, potentially introducing measurement inconsistencies between countries.
Provenance
- Source
- World Bank via the Barro-Lee dataset.
- Collection Method
- Compiled from national census data and household surveys.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
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- Geography
- Cross-country, global coverage.