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Pakistan Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

83.43% −0.30pp (-0.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #165 Global Peak 83.73% (2024) Source World Bank

Pakistan Primary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Pakistan's primary enrollment stood at 83.43% in 2025, a decline of +0.30pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 83.43% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 165th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2027* trend 85.19% - -
2026* trend 84.31% - -
2025* trend 83.43% - -
2025 83.43% −0.30pp #165
2024 83.73% +2.35pp #84
2023 81.38% +2.44pp #151
2022 78.94% −1.38pp #156
2021 80.32% +1.61pp #159
2019 78.70% +1.32pp #159
2018 77.39% +2.89pp #161
2017 74.50% −1.24pp #159
2016 75.73% +3.99pp #167
2015 71.74% −0.45pp #164
2014 72.19% +3.30pp #166
2013 68.89% −1.02pp #160
2012 69.90% −0.54pp #167
2011 70.44% −3.20pp #167
2010 73.64% +0.71pp #159
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +34.1% GDP growth 3.0% C/A balance 0.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pakistan's primary enrollment?

Pakistan's primary enrollment was 83.43% in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Pakistan?

Pakistan's primary enrollment peaked at 83.73% in 2024.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Pakistan?

The lowest primary enrollment in Pakistan was 45.19% in 1971.

How does Pakistan rank in primary enrollment?

Pakistan ranks 165th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Pakistan in 2025?

Pakistan's primary enrollment is projected to reach 83.43% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Pakistan in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Pakistan in 2025 was 83.43%. This ranks 165th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_pakistan_primary-enrollment, title = {Pakistan Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }