Guatemala vs WB: South Asia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes
Guatemala
2.42 million
in 2024
WB: South Asia
160.82 million
in 2024
Guatemala rank
62nd
WB: South Asia rank
59th
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes over time
- Guatemala
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 160.82 million against 2.42 million in Guatemala, a difference of 158.40 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 66.4 times Guatemala's.
Across all 53 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 62nd and WB: South Asia ranks 59th of 218 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 618,784 | 78.72 million | 78.10 million | WB: South Asia |
| 1980s | 971,163 | 94.26 million | 93.29 million | WB: South Asia |
| 1990s | 1.46 million | 125.16 million | 123.70 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2000s | 2.29 million | 150.03 million | 147.74 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 2.45 million | 160.58 million | 158.13 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 2.40 million | 151.70 million | 149.30 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in primary education, both sexes, Guatemala or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 160.82 million against 2.42 million in Guatemala as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in primary education, both sexes between Guatemala and WB: South Asia?
- 158.40 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and WB: South Asia?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Guatemala and WB: South Asia rank globally for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 62nd and WB: South Asia ranks 59th 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