China vs Pakistan: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions
China
52.7%
in 2024
Pakistan
52.5%
in 2024
China rank
26th
Pakistan rank
28th
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions over time
- China
- Pakistan
How they compare
China currently reports 52.7% against 52.5% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Pakistan ahead.
China ranks 26th and Pakistan ranks 28th of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Pakistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 53.2% | 54.7% | 1.5% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 52.7% | 52.5% | 0.2% | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions, China or Pakistan?
- China, at 52.7% against 52.5% in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions between China and Pakistan?
- 0.2%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Pakistan?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do China and Pakistan rank globally for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- China ranks 26th and Pakistan ranks 28th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions, male (%). 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