China vs Indonesia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
China
108.57 million
in 2024
Indonesia
28.68 million
in 2025
China rank
2nd
Indonesia rank
4th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Indonesia
How they compare
China currently reports 108.57 million against 28.68 million in Indonesia, a difference of 79.88 million.
That makes China's figure about 3.8 times Indonesia's.
Across all 47 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and Indonesia ranks 4th of 218 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 130.14 million | 17.60 million | 112.53 million | China |
| 1980s | 135.55 million | 28.83 million | 106.71 million | China |
| 1990s | 127.81 million | 29.60 million | 98.21 million | China |
| 2000s | 111.20 million | 29.37 million | 81.83 million | China |
| 2010s | 98.76 million | 29.86 million | 68.90 million | China |
| 2020s | 107.48 million | 29.00 million | 78.48 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, China or Indonesia?
- China, at 108.57 million against 28.68 million in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between China and Indonesia?
- 79.88 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Indonesia?
- 47 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do China and Indonesia rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 2nd and Indonesia ranks 4th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in 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