Persistence to last grade of primary in Nepal

Nepal: Persistence to last grade of primary was 73.5% in 2016. ▲ Rising

Latest (2016)
73.5%
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
82nd
of 99 countries
All-time high
76.9%
in 2015
All-time low
55.3%
in 2012
Years of data
5
2012–2016

Persistence to last grade of primary in Nepal, 2012–2016

0204060802012201420162012: 55.32013: 60.42014: 70.12015: 76.92016: 73.5

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2016, persistence to last grade of primary in Nepal stood at 73.5%.

That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 33.1% over five years.

That places Nepal 82nd out of 99 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Persistence to last grade of primary in Nepal, year by year

Annual values for Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort) in Nepal, 2012 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2012 55.3%
2013 60.4% +9.2%
2014 70.1% +16.1%
2015 76.9% +9.6%
2016 73.5% -4.3%

Nepal compared with similar countries

  • Nepal's 73.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 82.8%, 89% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 79 Dominican Republic 79.3% compare
  2. 80 Sudan 75.2% compare
  3. 81 Gambia 75.1%
  4. 83 Côte d'Ivoire 73.3% compare
  5. 84 Pakistan 70.4% compare
  6. 85 Lesotho 69.3%

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Frequently asked questions

What is persistence to last grade of primary in Nepal?
Persistence to last grade of primary in Nepal was 73.5% in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 76.9% in 2015.
What is the lowest persistence to last grade of primary recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 55.3% in 2012.
How does Nepal rank for persistence to last grade of primary?
Nepal ranks 82nd out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persistence to last grade of primary (% of cohort)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
101 places, 750 data points, 1990–2018
Last refreshed