Data & Instrumentation / Concept
Administrative data
Definition
Data generated through the routine administration and management of an education system, commonly through education management information systems and related government records.
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Administrative data is a foundational source for monitoring enrollment, attendance, teachers, infrastructure, progression, and many internationally comparable education indicators.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO UIS National Education Statistical Capacity Assessment — PDF p. 64 · report p. 67 — Chapter 6 Administrative data — definition, sources, and scope (direct)