Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both was 160,009 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
160,009
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
93rd
of 222 countries
All-time high
161,400
in 2023
All-time low
83,935
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan is 160,009, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 161,400 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 83,935, in 1970.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 93rd of 222 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 83,935 | — |
| 1971 | 85,430 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 85,137 | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 84,753 | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 84,814 | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 85,083 | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 85,781 | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 88,288 | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 91,533 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 94,112 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 96,117 | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 96,845 | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 97,185 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 97,624 | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 98,820 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 98,926 | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 99,658 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 99,702 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100,329 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 104,582 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 108,623 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 112,131 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 117,911 | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 120,098 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 124,884 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 126,419 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 124,310 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 126,382 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 124,976 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 122,595 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 122,916 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 120,613 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 121,104 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 118,471 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 111,664 | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 106,760 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 104,285 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 105,946 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 101,645 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 96,838 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 98,820 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 103,455 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 109,943 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 110,268 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 113,561 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 123,751 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 121,563 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 137,638 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 147,684 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 151,621 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 151,901 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 151,055 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 156,900 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 161,400 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 158,764 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 160,009 | +0.8% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 160,009 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 257,184, 62% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 160,009 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 65,242, 2.5× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86,887 | 83,935 | 94,112 | 10 |
| 1980s | 98,979 | 96,117 | 104,582 | 10 |
| 1990s | 120,833 | 108,623 | 126,419 | 10 |
| 2000s | 111,024 | 96,838 | 122,916 | 10 |
| 2010s | 121,830 | 98,820 | 151,621 | 10 |
| 2020s | 156,672 | 151,055 | 161,400 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
- 90 Congo 170,789 compare
- 91 Central African Republic 169,610 compare
- 92 Turkmenistan 166,047 compare
- 94 Laos 159,515 compare
- 95 Mauritania 151,653 compare
- 96 Liberia 148,678 compare
More education data for Kyrgyzstan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,346 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 54 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 134,559 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 148,770 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 909,619 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 630,435 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0859 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan?
- Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both in Kyrgyzstan was 160,009 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 161,400 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population of the official entrance age to primary education, both recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,935 in 1970.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for population of the official entrance age to primary education, both?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 93rd out of 222 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population of the official entrance age to primary education, both rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population of the official entrance age to primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release