DRC: In rural areas, fewer than 6 girls complete secondary education for every 10 boys

In rural areas of the DRC, fewer than six girls complete the secondary school cycle for every ten boys, according to a report by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. This figure highlights a significant gender imbalance in rural secondary school completion, shared with Senegal. The data does not specify the total number of students or completion rates by gender but emphasizes a double disadvantage related to gender and rural residence. Completing the second cycle is essential for access to university, vocational training, and higher-skilled jobs.