Enrolment in primary education, female in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Enrolment in primary education, female was 8.56 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.56 million
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
8th
of 216 countries
All-time high
9.01 million
in 2020
All-time low
1.60 million
in 1971
Years of data
34
1970–2024
Enrolment in primary education, female in Bangladesh, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 8.56 million for enrolment in primary education, female in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female in Bangladesh peaked at 9.01 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.60 million, in 1971.
That places Bangladesh 8th out of 216 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, female in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.69 million | — |
| 1971 | 1.60 million | -5.2% |
| 1972 | 2.22 million | +38.4% |
| 1973 | 2.70 million | +21.4% |
| 1974 | 2.56 million | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 2.84 million | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 2.98 million | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 3.04 million | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 3.04 million | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 3.04 million | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 3.04 million | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 3.34 million | +9.6% |
| 1982 | 3.42 million | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 3.25 million | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 3.59 million | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 3.57 million | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 3.64 million | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 3.67 million | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 4.83 million | +31.4% |
| 1989 | 4.94 million | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 5.35 million | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 8.13 million | +52.1% |
| 2006 | 8.26 million | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 8.28 million | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 8.08 million | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 8.30 million | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 8.58 million | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 8.68 million | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 8.80 million | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 9.01 million | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 8.38 million | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 8.80 million | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 8.30 million | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 8.56 million | +3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.57 million | 1.60 million | 3.04 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.73 million | 3.04 million | 4.94 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.35 million | 5.35 million | 5.35 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 8.21 million | 8.08 million | 8.30 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 8.69 million | 8.58 million | 8.80 million | 3 |
| 2020s | 8.61 million | 8.30 million | 9.01 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8.56 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0493 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8.12 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0468 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 383,624 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -0.2312 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, female in Bangladesh?
- Enrolment in primary education, female in Bangladesh was 8.56 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 9.01 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.60 million in 1971.
- How does Bangladesh rank for enrolment in primary education, female?
- Bangladesh ranks 8th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release