4.3.1 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous four weeks, by sex

4.3.1 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous four weeks, by sex

4.3.1 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

The percentage of youth and adults in a given age range (15-24 years, 25-64 years) participating in formal or non-formal education or training in a given time period (4 week prior to the survey).

Formal education is defined as a structured and institutionalized system regulated by the state.
Formal education includes:
a defined goal and level of education;
a prescribed curriculum and program;
established rules for access to higher levels of education;
it takes place in educational institutions that are part of the formal education system (schools, colleges, universities, academies);
upon completing schools and universities within the formal education system, certificates and diplomas are awarded, which are recognized by the Ministry of Education.
Non-formal education/training refers to institutionalized learning that takes place through structured programs but is not part of the formal education system. These are organized learning processes aimed at developing skills for work and other activities, as well as for personal development.
Non-formal education is carried out through courses, workshops and seminars, on-the-job training/instruction, and private lessons.
The most common providers of non-formal education are workers'/people's universities, employers, commercial institutions, nonprofit organizations, etc.
This type of education may or may not provide certificates, attestations, diplomas, and similar credentials. Non-formal education can be related to work, as well as personal interests, ambitions, hobbies, and more.

The data have been obtained from Labour Force Survey.

The number of individuals in the corresponding age groups participating in formal or non-formal education or training, in proportion to the population of the same age group

%

Gender, Age groups

Republic of Serbia

Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia

Annual

Education in the past 12 months was introduced as a biennial variable in 2021 by Eurostat, when this question first appeared in the questionnaire. In contrast, data for the variable referring to education in the past four weeks exist for a long time series and are available on an annual (and quarterly) basis. This is the reason for providing data for the past four weeks, as otherwise, the time series would be lost. The title of the SDG indicator has not been changed; however, a note has been added in the metadata indicating that it refers to the past four weeks rather than 12 months.

Break in data series in 2021 because of methodological changes due to harmonization with the latest Eurostat regulation. The break of the time series exists in 2014 and 2008 as well.

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https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-04-03-01.pdf