Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Vietnam
Vietnam: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 8.88 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
8.88 million
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
16th
of 218 countries
All-time high
10.44 million
in 1998
All-time low
6.75 million
in 2009
Years of data
48
1976–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Vietnam, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Vietnam stood at 8.88 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Vietnam peaked at 10.44 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6.75 million, in 2009.
Vietnam ranks 16th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 7.40 million | — |
| 1977 | 7.72 million | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 7.78 million | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 7.34 million | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 7.92 million | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 7.89 million | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 7.88 million | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 7.99 million | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 8.01 million | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 8.13 million | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 8.48 million | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 8.67 million | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 8.66 million | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 8.58 million | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 8.86 million | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 9.09 million | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 9.53 million | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 9.78 million | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 10.05 million | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 10.23 million | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 10.43 million | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 10.44 million | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10.25 million | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 10.06 million | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 9.75 million | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 9.34 million | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 8.84 million | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 8.35 million | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 7.77 million | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 7.32 million | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 7.04 million | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 6.87 million | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 6.75 million | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 6.92 million | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 7.04 million | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 7.10 million | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 7.20 million | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 7.43 million | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 7.54 million | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 7.79 million | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 7.80 million | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 8.04 million | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 8.51 million | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 8.72 million | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 8.88 million | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 9.20 million | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 9.19 million | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 8.88 million | -3.4% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 8.88 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 519,452, 17.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 8.88 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 227,656, 39.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.56 million | 7.34 million | 7.78 million | 4 |
| 1980s | 8.18 million | 7.88 million | 8.67 million | 9 |
| 1990s | 9.72 million | 8.58 million | 10.44 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.21 million | 6.75 million | 10.06 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.54 million | 6.92 million | 8.51 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.97 million | 8.72 million | 9.20 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More education data for Vietnam
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 456,146 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,555 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.15 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.99 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 9.61 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.88 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0879 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Vietnam?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Vietnam was 8.88 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 10.44 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.75 million in 2009.
- How does Vietnam rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Vietnam ranks 16th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release