Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 36.38 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
36.38
Change on year
down 20.2%
World rank
142nd
of 197 countries
All-time high
78.34
in 1988
All-time low
0.2205
in 1972
Years of data
21
1972–2021

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Bangladesh, 1972–2021

0204060801972199620211972: 0.2211973: 0.3631988: 78.31998: 21.81999: 192000: 17.72001: 172002: 14.72003: 122004: 11.42005: 11.42009: 11.22010: 13.12011: 25.62013: 32.82015: 32.42016: 35.52017: 41.72018: 40.82020: 45.62021: 36.4

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2021, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Bangladesh stood at 36.38.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.2% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Bangladesh peaked at 78.34 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.2205, in 1972.

That places Bangladesh 142nd out of 197 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.2918 0.2205 0.363 2
1980s 78.34 78.34 78.34 1
1990s 20.42 19.04 21.8 2
2000s 13.61 11.22 17.65 7
2010s 31.71 13.12 41.74 7
2020s 40.99 36.38 45.6 2

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 139 Kyrgyzstan 38.54 compare
  2. 140 Puerto Rico 37.53 compare
  3. 141 Namibia 36.51 compare
  4. 143 Cameroon 35.62 compare
  5. 144 Belize 34.17 compare
  6. 145 Honduras 33.77 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for Bangladesh

All data for Bangladesh β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Bangladesh?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Bangladesh was 36.38 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 78.34 in 1988.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2205 in 1972.
How does Bangladesh rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Bangladesh ranks 142nd out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.