Nepal Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Overview
Nepal's primary enrollment stood at 128.56% in 2025, a rise of +3.94pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 130.35% by 2026. Nepal ranked 6th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 134.47% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 132.41% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 130.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 128.56% | +3.94pp | #6 |
| 2024 | 124.62% | −1.93pp | #6 |
| 2023 | 126.55% | +5.32pp | #6 |
| 2022 | 121.23% | +1.26pp | #7 |
| 2021 | 119.98% | −1.93pp | #10 |
| 2020 | 121.90% | −15.53pp | #8 |
| 2019 | 137.43% | +2.09pp | #4 |
| 2017 | 135.35% | −3.83pp | #4 |
| 2016 | 139.18% | −4.39pp | #4 |
| 2015 | 143.57% | +0.57pp | #1 |
| 2014 | 143.00% | −2.72pp | #1 |
| 2013 | 145.73% | −3.63pp | #2 |
| 2012 | 149.36% | −2.19pp | #2 |
| 2011 | 151.55% | +4.46pp | #2 |
| 2010 | 147.09% | +5.76pp | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's primary enrollment was 128.56% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's primary enrollment peaked at 151.55% in 2011.
The lowest primary enrollment in Nepal was 25.20% in 1970.
Nepal ranks 6th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's primary enrollment is projected to reach 130.35% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Nepal in 2025 was 128.56%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_primary-enrollment,
title = {Nepal Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/primary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}