Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) was 186,396 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
186,396
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
120th
of 216 countries
All-time high
193,825
in 1970
All-time low
152,148
in 1989
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in primary education, female in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, female in New Zealand is 186,396, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female in New Zealand peaked at 193,825 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 152,148, in 1989.
New Zealand ranks 120th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in primary education, female (number) (primary female) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 193,825 | — |
| 1971 | 191,976 | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 191,259 | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 190,009 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 188,513 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 190,087 | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 191,451 | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 192,007 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 191,622 | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 189,995 | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 185,824 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 179,132 | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 174,460 | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 168,418 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 164,498 | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 160,197 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 156,076 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 154,657 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 152,779 | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 152,148 | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 154,149 | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 153,409 | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 153,804 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 156,820 | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 161,221 | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 168,056 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 169,468 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 173,728 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 176,068 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 175,106 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 174,595 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 171,952 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 171,604 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 172,760 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 171,174 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 171,200 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 170,506 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 170,170 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 169,762 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 169,827 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 170,275 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 170,003 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 170,007 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 172,567 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 175,359 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 179,158 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 183,524 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 186,763 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 189,086 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 188,831 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 188,747 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 187,525 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 183,250 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 184,667 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 186,396 | +0.9% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 186,396 is above the median for high income countries, which is 117,728, 1.6× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 186,396 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 114,474, 1.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 191,074 | 188,513 | 193,825 | 10 |
| 1980s | 164,819 | 152,148 | 185,824 | 10 |
| 1990s | 164,183 | 153,409 | 176,068 | 10 |
| 2000s | 171,355 | 169,762 | 174,595 | 10 |
| 2010s | 178,557 | 170,003 | 189,086 | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,117 | 183,250 | 188,747 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, female in New Zealand?
- Enrolment in primary education, female in New Zealand was 186,396 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 193,825 in 1970.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 152,148 in 1989.
- How does New Zealand rank for enrolment in primary education, female?
- New Zealand ranks 120th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this New Zealand 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