Indicator concepts and methodologies

This chapter aims to explain the concepts, methodologies and conventions used to calculate the educational statistics and indicators and the related measurement issues. The methodologies presented in this chapter are grouped according to their measurement objectives: general/international averages, graduation analysis, educational attainment analysis, labour force participation analysis, economic and social benefits of education, expenditure analysis, participation and access to education, continuing education and training analysis, learning environment and teacher working conditions analysis, education and work status of young people, equity in education.