Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal
Nepal: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 12.06 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal, 1984–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal stood at 12.06 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,081.8% on the previous year and up 485.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal peaked at 99.19 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -10.64 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Nepal 23rd out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 12.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 16.5 % change on previous year | +29.0% |
| 2001 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4252 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 2003 | -4.3 % change on previous year | -1110.7% |
| 2004 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -186.2% |
| 2005 | 99.19 % change on previous year | +2575.6% |
| 2008 | 48.58 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2009 | 7.06 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 2010 | 7.49 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 7.52 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2013 | -0.3199 % change on previous year | -108.6% |
| 2014 | -0.5631 % change on previous year | +76.0% |
| 2015 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +455.9% |
| 2016 | -4.03 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 2017 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | -10.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 19.62 % change on previous year | -284.4% |
| 2024 | 0.5528 % change on previous year | -97.2% |
| 2025 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +2081.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.79 % change on previous year | 12.79 % change on previous year | 12.79 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 21.73 % change on previous year | -4.3 % change on previous year | 99.19 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.14 % change on previous year | -4.03 % change on previous year | 7.52 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.32 % change on previous year | -10.64 % change on previous year | 19.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 20 Somalia 13.72 % change on previous year
- 21 Senegal 13.5 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Micronesia, Federated States of 13.04 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Rwanda 11.87 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Papua New Guinea 11.7 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Bermuda 11.39 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Nepal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 124,257 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1204 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Nepal was 12.06 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 99.19 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.64 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Nepal rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Nepal ranks 23rd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 485.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.