Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nepal
Nepal: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 1.31 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nepal, 1973–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 1.31 % change on previous year for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in 2025.
That represents a change of up 151.8% on the previous year and up 186.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nepal peaked at 29.97 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -11.28 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Nepal 79th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 6.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 12.49 % change on previous year | +97.3% |
| 1975 | 15.34 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1976 | 18.67 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1977 | 19.45 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 13.84 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1979 | 15.65 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1980 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 1981 | 29.97 % change on previous year | +448.0% |
| 1982 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 1983 | 10.29 % change on previous year | +64.7% |
| 1984 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1985 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1986 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1987 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +103.1% |
| 1988 | 8 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 1989 | 19.79 % change on previous year | +147.4% |
| 1990 | 10.39 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 1991 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1992 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 1993 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 1994 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +72.2% |
| 1995 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1996 | 5.66 % change on previous year | +152.7% |
| 1997 | 0.3814 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2000 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +1307.8% |
| 2001 | -4.16 % change on previous year | -177.4% |
| 2002 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -253.0% |
| 2003 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 2004 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 0.1081 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2006 | 11.73 % change on previous year | +10754.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2745 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2008 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -877.4% |
| 2009 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -485.6% |
| 2010 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2011 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2012 | -3.41 % change on previous year | -426.2% |
| 2013 | -4.31 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2014 | -3.82 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2015 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2016 | -4.62 % change on previous year | +205.9% |
| 2017 | -4 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2020 | -11.28 % change on previous year | +182.3% |
| 2021 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 2022 | 0.856 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2023 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +320.0% |
| 2024 | -2.53 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
| 2025 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -151.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.54 % change on previous year | 6.33 % change on previous year | 19.45 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 9.85 % change on previous year | 2.51 % change on previous year | 29.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.05 % change on previous year | 0.3814 % change on previous year | 10.39 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.02 % change on previous year | -4.16 % change on previous year | 11.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.27 % change on previous year | -4.62 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -1.66 % change on previous year | -11.28 % change on previous year | 3.6 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 76 Tajikistan 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Switzerland 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 78 United States of America 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Macau, China 1.31 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Iraq 1.26 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Tunisia 1.24 % 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nepal?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Nepal was 1.31 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 29.97 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.28 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Nepal rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Nepal ranks 79th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.9%. 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 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 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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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.