Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in India

India: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 51.69 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
51.69
Change on year
down 15.4%
World rank
118th
of 197 countries
All-time high
62.81
in 2019
All-time low
1.12
in 1971
Years of data
29
1971–2021

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in India, 1971–2021

02040601971199620211971: 1.11972: 1.31973: 1.41975: 1.51976: 1.61977: 1.91978: 1.91981: 2.41982: 2.11983: 2.51984: 2.41985: 2.51986: 2.91987: 2.91988: 3.21989: 3.11990: 2.91991: 3.21992: 31993: 3.11994: 41995: 4.41996: 4.41997: 3.22017: 60.52018: 60.72019: 62.82020: 61.12021: 51.7

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in India is 51.69, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 15.4% on the previous year and down 14.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in India peaked at 62.81 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.12, in 1971.

India ranks 118th of 197 countries on this measure, 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 1.53 1.12 1.89 7
1980s 2.67 2.13 3.18 9
1990s 3.53 2.9 4.4 8
2010s 61.32 60.5 62.81 3
2020s 56.39 51.69 61.09 2

Countries ranked near India

  1. 115 Qatar 54 compare
  2. 116 Bahrain 52.6 compare
  3. 117 Bhutan 51.93 compare
  4. 119 Paraguay 51.09 compare
  5. 120 Sao Tome and Principe 50.31 compare
  6. 121 Guatemala 49.84 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

More gender data for India

All data for India β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in India?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in India was 51.69 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 62.81 in 2019.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 1.12 in 1971.
How does India rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
India ranks 118th out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this India 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.