Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar
Myanmar: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions was 4.9% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar stood at 4.9%. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 2,227.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar peaked at 4.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
That places Myanmar 157th out of 212 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.2% | — |
| 2016 | 4.4% | +1986.9% |
| 2017 | 4.7% | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | +5.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 4.9% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 13.7%, 36% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 4.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.2%, 44% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More education data for Myanmar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 153,660 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 25,434 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 76,947 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,156 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.19 million (2018)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.64 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1014 units per person (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions in Myanmar was 4.9% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 4.9% in 2018.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
- How does Myanmar rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions?
- Myanmar ranks 157th out of 212 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of enrolment in primary education in private institutions, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release