Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan
Pakistan: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 3.1 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan stood at 3.1 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan peaked at 8.58 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -9.27 % change on previous year, in 1978.
That places Pakistan 42nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 8.28 % change on previous year | +160.7% |
| 1974 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1975 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1976 | 4.96 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 1977 | 5.57 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 1978 | -9.27 % change on previous year | -266.4% |
| 1979 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 1980 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1981 | 5 % change on previous year | +213.7% |
| 1982 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 1984 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1985 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +72.4% |
| 1986 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1987 | 7.68 % change on previous year | +97.1% |
| 1988 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1989 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 4.14 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2002 | 2 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 2003 | 4.17 % change on previous year | +108.7% |
| 2004 | 7.38 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 2005 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2006 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2007 | 7.74 % change on previous year | -334.2% |
| 2008 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2009 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +47.1% |
| 2010 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2011 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -341.1% |
| 2012 | 0.3795 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2013 | 0.1711 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2014 | 7.06 % change on previous year | +4026.5% |
| 2015 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2016 | 8.58 % change on previous year | +301.8% |
| 2017 | 0.6306 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 2018 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +810.2% |
| 2019 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2022 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -161.5% |
| 2023 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -281.8% |
| 2024 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.32 % change on previous year | -9.27 % change on previous year | 8.28 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.91 % change on previous year | 1.59 % change on previous year | 7.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.14 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.19 % change on previous year | -3.3 % change on previous year | 7.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.54 % change on previous year | -3.76 % change on previous year | 8.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.51 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 39 Bhutan 3.26 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Solomon Islands 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Chad 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Cambodia 3.07 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Armenia 2.98 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Germany 2.83 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Pakistan was 3.1 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.58 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.27 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Pakistan rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Pakistan ranks 42nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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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.