Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan
Pakistan: Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public was 48.1% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan, 2014–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan stood at 48.1%. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan peaked at 48.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46.5%, in 2018.
Pakistan ranks 133rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46.8% | — |
| 2015 | 47.1% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 47.0% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 46.6% | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 46.5% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 46.6% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 48.1% | +3.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 48.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.6%, 97% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 48.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 49.1%, 98% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.8% | 46.5% | 47.1% | 6 |
| 2020s | 48.1% | 48.1% | 48.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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 percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan?
- Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public in Pakistan was 48.1% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 48.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.5% in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public?
- Pakistan ranks 133rd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in pre-primary education in public institutions, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release