Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Pakistan
Pakistan: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 25.38 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Pakistan, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Pakistan stood at 25.38 million. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Pakistan peaked at 25.38 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.99 million, in 1971.
That places Pakistan 5th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.99 million | — |
| 1972 | 4.12 million | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 4.46 million | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 4.81 million | +7.9% |
| 1975 | 4.99 million | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 5.24 million | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 5.53 million | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 5.02 million | -9.3% |
| 1979 | 5.13 million | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 5.21 million | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 5.47 million | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 5.74 million | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 6.18 million | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 6.41 million | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 6.83 million | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 7.09 million | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 7.64 million | +7.7% |
| 1988 | 7.96 million | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 8.27 million | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 8.61 million | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 13.99 million | +62.4% |
| 2001 | 14.21 million | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 14.49 million | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 15.09 million | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 16.21 million | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 17.26 million | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 16.69 million | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 17.98 million | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 18.18 million | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 18.47 million | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 18.76 million | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 18.05 million | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 18.12 million | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 18.15 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 19.43 million | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 19.85 million | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 21.55 million | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 21.69 million | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 22.93 million | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 23.59 million | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 23.93 million | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 24.28 million | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 23.85 million | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 24.61 million | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 25.38 million | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.81 million | 3.99 million | 5.53 million | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.68 million | 5.21 million | 8.27 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.61 million | 8.61 million | 8.61 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.26 million | 13.99 million | 18.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.21 million | 18.05 million | 23.59 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.41 million | 23.85 million | 25.38 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 2 China 108.57 million compare
- 3 Nigeria 33.42 million compare
- 4 Indonesia 28.68 million compare
- 6 United States of America 23.83 million compare
- 7 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 21.15 million compare
- 8 Bangladesh 16.69 million 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), gaps filled in Pakistan?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Pakistan was 25.38 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 25.38 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.99 million in 1971.
- How does Pakistan rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Pakistan ranks 5th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. 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), 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.