Proportion of Pakistanis enrolling in Govt schools decreased by 12%, while those attending private school reportedly increased by 8% b/w 2004-05 & 2018-19: Gallup Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (SABAH): In a Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) Survey conducted in the year 2004-05 and subsequently in years 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2018-19, a representative sample of Pakistanis over the age of 10 years from across the country were assessed with respect to the type of school/educational institute they were enrolled in.

According to a statement issued by Gallup Pakistan, in response to this question, in year 2004-05, 70% said Government school/institution, while 27% said Private school/institution. Other responses included but were not limited to Deeni Madaris, NGO, Foundation, & Trusts schools, Non-Formal Basic Education School, etc., however, they have not been illustrated for the purpose of this press release due to low response rates.

In 2018-19, 58% responded that they were enrolled in Government schools/institutions, while 35% responded that they were enrolled in Private schools/institutions.

The proportion of people who reported being enrolled in Government schools/institutions fell by 12%, while those enrolled in Private schools/institutions increased by 8% in the 14 years between the two surveys. The enrollment in government institutions has formed an inverse relation with enrollment into private institutions, with the overall trend tilting towards an increasing preference for the latter.

This press release has been made as part of the Gallup Pakistan History Project which aims to release historical empirical polling data to wider audiences. The objective is to sustain and encourage empirical decision-making in Pakistan.