Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Theoretical duration of primary education in years was 4 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)
4
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
50th
of 73 countries
All-time high
4
in 1996
All-time low
3
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan, 1970–2025

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan is 4, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 4 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1970.

That places Kyrgyzstan 50th out of 73 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.

Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan, year by year

Annual values for Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan, 1970 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1970 3
1971 3 +0.0%
1972 3 +0.0%
1973 3 +0.0%
1974 3 +0.0%
1975 3 +0.0%
1976 3 +0.0%
1977 3 +0.0%
1978 3 +0.0%
1979 3 +0.0%
1980 3 +0.0%
1981 3 +0.0%
1982 3 +0.0%
1983 3 +0.0%
1984 3 +0.0%
1985 3 +0.0%
1986 3 +0.0%
1987 3 +0.0%
1988 3 +0.0%
1989 3 +0.0%
1990 3 +0.0%
1991 3 +0.0%
1992 3 +0.0%
1993 3 +0.0%
1994 3 +0.0%
1995 3 +0.0%
1996 4 +33.3%
1997 4 +0.0%
1998 4 +0.0%
1999 4 +0.0%
2000 4 +0.0%
2001 4 +0.0%
2002 4 +0.0%
2003 4 +0.0%
2004 4 +0.0%
2005 4 +0.0%
2006 4 +0.0%
2007 4 +0.0%
2008 4 +0.0%
2009 4 +0.0%
2010 4 +0.0%
2011 4 +0.0%
2012 4 +0.0%
2013 4 +0.0%
2014 4 +0.0%
2015 4 +0.0%
2016 4 +0.0%
2017 4 +0.0%
2018 4 +0.0%
2019 4 +0.0%
2020 4 +0.0%
2021 4 +0.0%
2022 4 +0.0%
2023 4 +0.0%
2024 4 +0.0%
2025 4 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3 3 3 10
1980s 3 3 3 10
1990s 3.4 3 4 10
2000s 4 4 4 10
2010s 4 4 4 10
2020s 4 4 4 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan?
Theoretical duration of primary education in years in Kyrgyzstan was 4 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest theoretical duration of primary education in years recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
The highest recorded value was 4 in 1996.
What is the lowest theoretical duration of primary education in years recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1970.
How does Kyrgyzstan rank for theoretical duration of primary education in years?
Kyrgyzstan ranks 50th out of 73 countries with data for 2025.
Is theoretical duration of primary education in years rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Kyrgyzstan data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Theoretical duration of primary education in years. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Theoretical duration of primary education in years
Source
UNICEF
Licence
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Coverage
73 places, 4,058 data points, 1970–2025
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