China vs Pakistan: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
China
108.57 million
in 2024
Pakistan
25.38 million
in 2024
China rank
2nd
Pakistan rank
5th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Pakistan
How they compare
China currently reports 108.57 million against 25.38 million in Pakistan, a difference of 83.19 million.
That makes China's figure about 4.3 times Pakistan's.
Across all 39 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 2nd and Pakistan ranks 5th of 218 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 135.20 million | 4.81 million | 130.39 million | China |
| 1980s | 136.65 million | 6.68 million | 129.97 million | China |
| 1990s | 123.73 million | 8.61 million | 115.12 million | China |
| 2000s | 111.20 million | 17.10 million | 94.10 million | China |
| 2010s | 98.76 million | 20.21 million | 78.55 million | China |
| 2020s | 107.90 million | 24.53 million | 83.37 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 Pakistan?
- China, at 108.57 million against 25.38 million in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between China and Pakistan?
- 83.19 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Pakistan?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do China and Pakistan rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 2nd and Pakistan ranks 5th 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