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Pakistan: School enrollment, primary (% gross)

In , Pakistan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 83.73.

That's up 2.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 103.81 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2006–2024)

Pakistan School enrollment, primary (% gross) trend

Highlights

Peak
83.73
Trough
68.53
1-year change
+2.9%
5-year change
+6.4%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+16.0%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year School enrollment, primary (% gross)
83.7261
81.3796
78.9400
80.3166
78.7026
77.3863
74.4972
75.7336
71.7399
72.1898

About School enrollment, primary (% gross)

Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.

Indicator code: SE.PRM.ENRRCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Pakistan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024?
In 2024, Pakistan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) was 83.73, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Pakistan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rising or falling?
Pakistan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) rose 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Pakistan's School enrollment, primary (% gross) compare to the world average?
The global average for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in 2024 was 103.81, so Pakistan is below the world average.
What is School enrollment, primary (% gross) and how is it measured?
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.PRM.ENRR), CC BY 4.0.