Theoretical duration of early … duration educational development in Pakistan
Pakistan: Theoretical duration of early … duration educational development was 2 years in 2013. ▬ Flat
Latest (2013)
2 years
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
73rd
of 104 countries
All-time high
2 years
in 1997
All-time low
2 years
in 1997
Years of data
17
1997–2013
Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Pakistan, 1997–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
In 2013, theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Pakistan stood at 2 years. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Pakistan peaked at 2 years in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2 years, in 1997.
That places Pakistan 73rd out of 104 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
Theoretical duration of early … duration educational development in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 years | — |
| 1998 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2 years | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 years | +0.0% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2 years is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3 years, 67% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 2 years is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3 years, 67% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 3 |
| 2000s | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 10 |
| 2010s | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 73 Albania 2 years
- 73 United Arab Emirates 2 years
- 73 Azerbaijan 2 years compare
- 73 Cayman Islands 2 years
- 73 Finland 2 years
- 73 Gibraltar 2 years
- 73 Hong Kong 2 years compare
- 73 Kazakhstan 2 years
- 73 Kyrgyzstan 2 years
- 73 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2 years compare
- 73 Saint Lucia 2 years compare
- 73 Latvia 2 years compare
- 73 Moldova 2 years
- 73 North Macedonia 2 years compare
- 73 Montenegro 2 years compare
- 73 North Korea 2 years compare
- 73 Paraguay 2 years compare
- 73 Russia 2 years compare
- 73 Serbia 2 years
- 73 Sao Tome and Principe 2 years compare
- 73 Slovenia 2 years compare
- 73 Sweden 2 years compare
- 73 Thailand 2 years compare
- 73 Turkmenistan 2 years
- 73 Ukraine 2 years
- 73 Venezuela 2 years compare
More education data for Pakistan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 81.08 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 82.07 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Pakistan?
- Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Pakistan was 2 years in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest theoretical duration of early childhood educational development recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2 years in 1997.
- What is the lowest theoretical duration of early childhood educational development recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 years in 1997.
- How does Pakistan rank for theoretical duration of early childhood educational development?
- Pakistan ranks 73rd out of 104 countries with data for 2013.
- Is theoretical duration of early childhood educational development rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release