Nepal Education Institution Survey 2023-2024
Nepal, 2025
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Identification
Survey ID Number
NPL-NSO-NEIS-2023-V01
Title
Nepal Education Institution Survey 2023-2024
Translated Title
Nepal Shikshan Sanstha Sarvekshan 2023-24
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Nepal | NPL |
Study type
Enterprise Survey [en/oth]
Series Information
Second Round
Abstract
To address a significant data gap regarding non-governmental educational institutions in Nepal, the National Statistics Office conducted the Nepal Educational Institutions Survey, 2081 (Reference Year: FY 2080/81). The survey covered non-governmental pre-primary, basic, secondary, technical-vocational, and higher education institutions to evaluate their structure, employment, enrollment, and contribution to the national economy.
Key Findings
Institutional Scope: A total of 10,411 non-governmental institutions operate nationwide, with the highest concentration in Bagmati Province (2,903) and the lowest in Karnali Province (375). Pre-primary and basic levels constitute 43% of these institutions, followed closely by secondary education at 41%.
Economic Impact: The sector generated a Gross Output of approximately NPR 195 billion and contributed NPR 160 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy, backed by NPR 309 billion in cumulative fixed capital investments.
Workforce & Enrollment: The sector engages 311,516 individuals, with 300,021 working as paid employees (74% teaching, 26% non-teaching). Total student enrollment reached 3.741 million across all tiers, heavily concentrated in school-level education.
Operational Costs & Fees: The national average annual operational cost per institution is NPR 12.2 million (highest in Bagmati at NPR 21.2 million). The national average monthly tuition fee is NPR 3,300, while the average monthly staff salary is NPR 16,300.
The survey provides comprehensive information on institutional characteristics, employment, student enrolment, infrastructure, financial performance, educational expenditure, and support services. These findings provide an important evidence base for education policy formulation, planning, monitoring, and the compilation of national economic statistics.
Key Findings
Institutional Scope: A total of 10,411 non-governmental institutions operate nationwide, with the highest concentration in Bagmati Province (2,903) and the lowest in Karnali Province (375). Pre-primary and basic levels constitute 43% of these institutions, followed closely by secondary education at 41%.
Economic Impact: The sector generated a Gross Output of approximately NPR 195 billion and contributed NPR 160 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy, backed by NPR 309 billion in cumulative fixed capital investments.
Workforce & Enrollment: The sector engages 311,516 individuals, with 300,021 working as paid employees (74% teaching, 26% non-teaching). Total student enrollment reached 3.741 million across all tiers, heavily concentrated in school-level education.
Operational Costs & Fees: The national average annual operational cost per institution is NPR 12.2 million (highest in Bagmati at NPR 21.2 million). The national average monthly tuition fee is NPR 3,300, while the average monthly staff salary is NPR 16,300.
The survey provides comprehensive information on institutional characteristics, employment, student enrolment, infrastructure, financial performance, educational expenditure, and support services. These findings provide an important evidence base for education policy formulation, planning, monitoring, and the compilation of national economic statistics.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
National and Province Level
Version
Version Description
v01: Final data of Nepal Education Institution Survey 2023-24
Version Date
2026-06-23
Scope
Notes
All Educational Institutions of Nepal except government ownership covering NSIC 8510 (Pre-primary and Primary education, i.e. basic), NSIC 8521 (General Secondary Education), NSIC 8522 (Technical Secondary Education), NSIC 8530 (Higher Education)
Keywords
| Keyword |
|---|
| Non-governmental educational institutions |
| Gross Value Added / GVA |
| Nepal Standard Industrial Classification / NSIC |
| Gross Output |
| Tuition Fees & Remuneration |
| Fixed Capital Investment |
| Intermediate Consumption |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
Natinoal and Provincial
Universe
A sampling frame is the complete and exhaustive list of all population units eligible for the survey. The complete list of education institutions not under government ownership operated in the reference year was considered as the sampling frame in this survey.
The primary sampling frame was developed by consolidating official records from four designated educational authorities: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The list was further verified and finalized with information provided by professional associations specifically PABSON, NPABSON, HISSAN, and NPCA. The frame was finally adjusted by on-site validation, removal of closed institutions, updating the current name and location of the institutions, and inclusion of newly identified units during the fieldwork. The resulting list constituted comprehensive and exhaustive sampling frame for the survey.
The primary sampling frame was developed by consolidating official records from four designated educational authorities: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Centre for Education and Human Resource Development (CEHRD), Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The list was further verified and finalized with information provided by professional associations specifically PABSON, NPABSON, HISSAN, and NPCA. The frame was finally adjusted by on-site validation, removal of closed institutions, updating the current name and location of the institutions, and inclusion of newly identified units during the fieldwork. The resulting list constituted comprehensive and exhaustive sampling frame for the survey.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| National Statistics Office (NSO) | Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Government of Nepal, Regular budget, Financing | GoN |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The survey's total enumeration size including complete enumeration and sample count was planned to enumerate 4,001 educational institutions. Out of them 3,459 institutions were successfully enumerated in the survey. Excluding the NSIC categories of technical education and vocational education (8522), and higher education (8530) designated for complete enumeration, a sample size of 2,348 institutions was determined, which were distributed across each stratum (province, NSIC, number of students category) using power allocation with power 0.4. The samples from each stratum were then selected using a systematic random sampling method.
Deviations from the Sample Design
No deviation
Response Rate
Not stated
Weighting
The weights are assigned at the NSIC and province levels based on the ratio of the sample size to the population in respective NSIC and Province.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-15 | 2025-07-15 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Enumerators and field supervisors were primarily deployed by the Statistics Coordination Office (SCO) staff. Whereas the available regular staffs were not sufficient to carry out field operations within the assigned timeframe, SCOs recruited additional enumerators on a contract basis. Data quality and operational performance were monitored by National Statistics Office (NSO) and the SCOs through joint supervision and routine checks.
Data Collection Notes
A single questionnaire has been administered for the data collection.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| National Statistics Office | NSO | Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
A single questionnaire has been administered for the data collection. The questionnaire was initially drafted by the Establishment Census and Survey Section (ECSS) of the NSO and subsequently finalized through extensive consultation with stakeholders at both federal and provincial levels. Key stakeholders involved in these discussions included government ministries, departments, and private professional associations, specifically: Private and Boarding Schools’ Organization Nepal (PABSON), National Private and Boarding School’s Organization Nepal (NPABSON), Higher Institutions and Secondary Schools’ Association Nepal (HISSAN), and the Nepal Public Campus Association (NPCA).
The major areas covered by questionnaires are as follows:
· Introductory information about the educational institution,
· Business and organization structure,
· Information on employment,
· Information on expenditure,
· Income and financial transactions,
· Information on stock,
· Information on fixed assets, and
· Miscellaneous information, including land and buildings, playgrounds, school facilities, employee’s social security funds contribution status, accidents and damage, greenery promotion activities, waste management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), factors affecting the institution’s business environment, and problems faced by the institution.
The major areas covered by questionnaires are as follows:
· Introductory information about the educational institution,
· Business and organization structure,
· Information on employment,
· Information on expenditure,
· Income and financial transactions,
· Information on stock,
· Information on fixed assets, and
· Miscellaneous information, including land and buildings, playgrounds, school facilities, employee’s social security funds contribution status, accidents and damage, greenery promotion activities, waste management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), factors affecting the institution’s business environment, and problems faced by the institution.
Data Processing
Data Editing
Coding and editing in the hardcopy questionnaire was made before data entry. To maintain the consistent data, primary consistency checks program are in-built in the data entry application. Further intra-record and inter-record consistency checks are held by developing the secondary batch edit application
Other Processing
Data analysis and tabulation were performed by ECSS using STATA and IBM SPSS in some extents. Standard coding system adopted by NSO, had been used for coding. For industry classification, NSIC (based on ISIC Revision 4) was used at the 4-digit level (Class). The coding, editing and data entry activities were supervised by officials of the ECSS.
Access policy
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief-Statistician, National Statistics Office (NSO) | Office of the Prime Ministers and Ministers of Council (OPMCM) | info@nsonepal.gov.np | www.nsonepal.gov.np |
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Publication, Dissemination and Library Sectio | National Statistics Office (NSO) | info@nsonepal. gov.np | www.nsonepal.gov.np |
Confidentiality
Confidentiality of the respondents is guaranteed by article 10 of Statistics Act 2022.
Access conditions
The dataset has been anonymized and is available for public use
Citation requirements
National Statistics Office (NSO), Nepal Education Institution Survey 2023-24. Data and information is downloaded from Microdata Catalogue (NADA): https://microdata.nsonepal.gov.np/index.php/home/
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The National Statistics Institute [NSO], Nepal bears no responsibility for any outcomes or for interpretations or inferences arising from the use of the data, or use of the information provided on the study
Copyright
(c) 2025, National Statistics Office [NSO], Nepal
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-NPL-NSO-NEIS-2023-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Statistics Office | NSO | Office of Priminister and Minister of Council (OPMC) | Documentation of the Study |
Date of Metadata Production
2026-06-23
DDI Document version
Version 01 (June 2026): Original documentation of the survey