HEALTH

Nepal's Education System: Progress and Challenges

•Topic: Nepal Education Overview

Nepal's education system has made significant strides in recent years, with a literacy rate of 71.2% and an impressive primary school enrollment rate of 96.5%. While these numbers show progress, there's still work to be done to achieve complete gender parity and match global literacy standards.

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Summary

Education in Nepal has shown progress in recent years, with notable improvements in literacy rates and school enrollment. However, challenges remain in achieving gender parity and meeting global education standards. The following analysis highlights key statistics and comparisons with regional and global averages.

Data Visualization

Key Statistics

Literacy Rate (2021)
71.2%

Source: 2021, Nepal Government

Primary School Enrollment Rate (2022)
96.5%

Source: 2022, UNESCO

Gender Parity Index in Primary Education (2022)
0.98

Source: 2022, World Bank