China vs Pakistan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
China
40.93 million
in 2024
Pakistan
9.95 million
in 2024
China rank
1st
Pakistan rank
3rd
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Pakistan
How they compare
China currently reports 40.93 million against 9.95 million in Pakistan, a difference of 30.99 million.
That makes China's figure about 4.1 times Pakistan's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Pakistan ranks 3rd of 214 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.37 million | 5.30 million | 17.06 million | China |
| 2010s | 41.24 million | 7.41 million | 33.82 million | China |
| 2020s | 45.86 million | 8.59 million | 37.28 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, China or Pakistan?
- China, at 40.93 million against 9.95 million in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between China and Pakistan?
- 30.99 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Pakistan?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Pakistan rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 1st and Pakistan ranks 3rd of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). 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