Least developed countries vs South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Primary education, pupils
Least developed countries
171.01 million
in 2024
South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
160.82 million
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
19th
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank
20th
Primary education, pupils over time
- Least developed countries
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 171.01 million against 160.82 million in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), a difference of 10.19 million.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 1.1 times South Asia (IDA & IBRD)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ahead.
Least developed countries ranks 19th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 20th of 43 groups.
Across the 6 decades both report, Least developed countries averaged higher in 1 and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.54 million | 78.72 million | 46.18 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 1980s | 47.49 million | 96.01 million | 48.52 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 1990s | 64.81 million | 125.16 million | 60.35 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2000s | 103.95 million | 149.75 million | 45.80 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2010s | 146.33 million | 160.58 million | 14.25 million | South Asia (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2020s | 168.40 million | 151.70 million | 16.70 million | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary education, pupils, Least developed countries or South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Least developed countries, at 171.01 million against 160.82 million in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary education, pupils between Least developed countries and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 10.19 million, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Least developed countries and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for primary education, pupils?
- Least developed countries ranks 19th and South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 20th of 43 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Primary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.