Education

Quality education is a critical component of sustainable development. Rapid population growth can hamper the goal of ensuring inclusive and equitable education and schooling for all. Increased funding for education is a top priority, particularly in countries experiencing rapid population growth. Further progress towards gender parity in education is required, especially at the secondary education levels and in low-income and lower-middle-income countries. Providing greater educational opportunities, particularly for women, can help ease demographic pressures related to rapid population growth. Better educated women tend to marry at a later age and to have fewer children. They are also likely to have greater control over reproductive decision-making.

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