The decline in the SPR and NSPR in the 1990s was accompanied by an increase in the SER
Between 1990 and 1997, the SER rose by 9 pctg points, continuing the 8.4 point increase between 1976 and 1990
Since SPR is lower than NSPR, a rise in the SER means a fall in the overall PR
According to Jennings (1997), 44% of the drop in the youth PR between 1989 and 1996 is due to the increase in the SER
School enrolment rate, 15-24 age group (%)