Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes 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 Viet Nam, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam peaked at 10.44 million in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6.75 million, in 2009.
Viet Nam ranks 16th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Viet Nam, 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% |
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 Viet Nam
- 13 Philippines 13.06 million compare
- 14 Tanzania, United Republic of 11.39 million compare
- 15 Iran, Islamic Republic of 9.09 million compare
- 17 Uganda 8.84 million compare
- 18 Kenya 8.04 million compare
- 19 Mozambique 7.66 million compare
More education data for Viet Nam
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8.88 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0879 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.24 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Viet Nam?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Viet Nam was 8.88 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 10.44 million in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.75 million in 2009.
- How does Viet Nam rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Viet Nam ranks 16th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Viet Nam 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