Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Myanmar
Myanmar: Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions was 51.3% in 2018. ▬ Flat
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Myanmar, 2000–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Myanmar is 51.3%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Myanmar peaked at 51.4% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 50.1%, in 2005.
That places Myanmar 108th out of 200 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50.7% | — |
| 2001 | 50.7% | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 50.4% | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 50.3% | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 50.1% | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 50.4% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 50.4% | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 50.5% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 51.0% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 51.4% | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 51.3% | -0.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 51.3% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 51.4%, 100% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 51.3% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51.8%, 99% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 51.0% | 50.5% | 51.4% | 5 |
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 public institutions in Myanmar?
- Percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions in Myanmar was 51.3% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 51.4% in 2017.
- What is the lowest percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 50.1% in 2005.
- How does Myanmar rank for percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions?
- Myanmar ranks 108th out of 200 countries with data for 2018.
- Is percentage of enrolment in primary education in public institutions rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 public institutions, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release