Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 7.51 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan stood at 7.51 million. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan peaked at 7.51 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 365,458, in 1982.
That places Afghanistan 22nd out of 218 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 540,685 | — |
| 1971 | 572,933 | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 597,509 | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 624,374 | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 654,209 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 692,342 | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 729,667 | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 764,175 | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 810,657 | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 885,120 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 959,583 | +8.4% |
| 1981 | 1.02 million | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 365,458 | -64.3% |
| 1983 | 406,404 | +11.2% |
| 1984 | 447,351 | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 479,150 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 512,809 | +7.0% |
| 1987 | 582,216 | +13.5% |
| 1988 | 651,622 | +11.9% |
| 1989 | 622,135 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 622,513 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 627,888 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 707,210 | +12.6% |
| 1993 | 786,532 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 1.16 million | +47.7% |
| 1995 | 1.31 million | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 1.22 million | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 1.13 million | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 1.05 million | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 875,605 | -16.3% |
| 2000 | 749,360 | -14.4% |
| 2001 | 773,623 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 2.67 million | +244.8% |
| 2003 | 3.78 million | +41.7% |
| 2004 | 4.43 million | +17.2% |
| 2005 | 4.32 million | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 4.67 million | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 4.72 million | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 4.97 million | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 4.95 million | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 5.28 million | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 5.29 million | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 5.77 million | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 5.99 million | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 6.22 million | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 6.20 million | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6.27 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 6.35 million | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 6.54 million | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 6.78 million | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 6.96 million | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 7.14 million | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 7.32 million | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 7.51 million | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 687,167 | 540,685 | 885,120 | 10 |
| 1980s | 605,147 | 365,458 | 1.02 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 949,827 | 622,513 | 1.31 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.60 million | 749,360 | 4.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.07 million | 5.28 million | 6.78 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.23 million | 6.96 million | 7.51 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 19 Mozambique 7.66 million compare
- 20 Russian Federation 7.55 million compare
- 21 South Africa 7.52 million compare
- 23 Japan 6.25 million compare
- 24 Türkiye 5.54 million compare
- 25 Angola 5.38 million compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan was 7.51 million in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.51 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 365,458 in 1982.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Afghanistan ranks 22nd out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) with 607 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.