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The GER is calculated by dividing the total number of students enrolled at each level (regardless of age) by the population of the age group that should be enrolled at that level at the start of the academic year.

Example:

• Locale A has 950,000 pupils enrolled in primary education in the academic year 2005/06.
• Locale A should have 1,000,000 pupils enrolled.

GER = number of actual students enrolled / number of potential students enrolled

= (950,000 / 1,000,000) = 0.95

= 0.95 * 100 = 95%

A combined gross enrolment ratio (CGER) – incorporating all three levels of education – is used to calculate the Human Development Index (HDI), an annual gauge of well-being for UN member states. Amongst other measures used in the calculation, the CGER is given one-third weight in assessing the knowledge component while the adult literacy rate for a given territory is assigned two-thirds weight. World map indicating HDI of UN member states, 2003. ... The well-being or quality of life of a population is an important concern in economics and political science. ... The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that describes itself as a global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity. ... A map of UN member states and their dependencies as recognized by the UN. Regions excluded : Antarctica, Palestinian territories, Vatican City, and Western Sahara. ... Knowledge is information of which someone is aware. ... World illiteracy rates by country The traditional definition of Literacy is the ability to read and write. ...