China vs Nepal: Duration of compulsory education
China
9
in 2025
Nepal
9
in 2025
China rank
120th
Nepal rank
120th
Duration of compulsory education over time
- China
- Nepal
How they compare
China currently reports 9 against 9 in Nepal, a difference of 0.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
China ranks 120th and Nepal ranks 120th of 205 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9 | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 9 | 9 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education, China or Nepal?
- China, at 9 against 9 in Nepal as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between China and Nepal?
- 0, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Nepal?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2025.
- How do China and Nepal rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
- China ranks 120th and Nepal ranks 120th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Duration of compulsory education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.