Nepal education statistics
Literacy, enrolment, spending for Nepal: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Nepal | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy | 68.7% | 2019 | #112 of 136 | 87.7% |
| Primary enrolment (gross) | 128.6% | 2025 | #7 of 200 | 102.2% |
| Secondary enrolment (gross) | 90.4% | 2024 | #107 of 195 | 77.3% |
| University enrolment (gross) | 21.3% | 2024 | #130 of 183 | 43.6% |
| Education spending, % of GDP | 3.7% | 2024 | #115 of 190 | 3.6% |
Education: world rankings · Nepal population
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