China (People’s Republic of) vs Nepal: Duration of compulsory education
China (People’s Republic of)
9 years
in 2025
Nepal
9 years
in 2025
China (People’s Republic of) rank
115th
Nepal rank
115th
Duration of compulsory education over time
- China (People’s Republic of)
- Nepal
How they compare
China (People’s Republic of) currently reports 9 years against 9 years in Nepal, a difference of 0 years.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
China (People’s Republic of) ranks 115th and Nepal ranks 115th of 200 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China (People’s Republic of) | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9 years | 9 years | 0 years | — |
| 2020s | 9 years | 9 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education, China (People’s Republic of) or Nepal?
- China (People’s Republic of), at 9 years against 9 years in Nepal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between China (People’s Republic of) and Nepal?
- 0 years, with China (People’s Republic of) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China (People’s Republic of) and Nepal?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do China (People’s Republic of) and Nepal rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 115th and Nepal ranks 115th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Duration of compulsory education (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release