Education in Atlantico Sur, Nicaragua: official figures
Schools in Atlantico Sur enrolled 104,567 pupils in initial, primary and secondary education in 2023, 241 per 1,000 residents (6th lowest of 17) against 242 nationally.
How many primary school pupils are there in Atlantico Sur?
Primary schools in Atlantico Sur had 63,426 pupils enrolled in 2023, 146 per 1,000 residents, 3rd highest of 17; the national figure is 129.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many students are in secondary school in Atlantico Sur?
Secondary education in Atlantico Sur enrolled 28,265 students in 2023, 44.6 for every 100 primary pupils (3rd lowest of 17), against 57.0 nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many children attend pre-school in Atlantico Sur?
Atlantico Sur had 12,876 children in initial (pre-school) education in 2023, 12.3% of its enrolment at the three levels, against 16.0% nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyDo more girls than boys attend secondary school in Atlantico Sur?
Girls made up 49.8% of secondary enrolment in Atlantico Sur in 2023 (14,082 of 28,265), 6th lowest of 17 by girls' share, against 50.0% nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many girls and boys are in primary school in Atlantico Sur?
Boys outnumbered girls in primary enrolment in Atlantico Sur in 2023 by 2,072: 32,749 boys and 30,677 girls.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow Atlantico Sur compares with other departments
Initial, primary and secondary enrolment per 1,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Atlantico Sur ranks 12 of 17, highest first. Pupils enrolled at schools in the department per 1,000 residents of all ages
| Rank | Region | Initial, primary and secondary enrolment per 1,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Esteli | 242 |
| 10 | Matagalpa | 242 |
| 11 | Leon | 241 |
| 12 | Atlantico Sur | 241 |
| 13 | Rio San Juan | 238 |
| 14 | Managua | 231 |
| 15 | Masaya | 229 |
Secondary enrolment per 100 primary pupils, 2023 (2023)
Atlantico Sur ranks 15 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Secondary enrolment per 100 primary pupils, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Matagalpa | 52.0 |
| 12 | Nueva Segovia | 52.0 |
| 13 | Boaco | 48.7 |
| 14 | Rio San Juan | 45.7 |
| 15 | Atlantico Sur | 44.6 |
| 16 | Jinotega | 36.6 |
| 17 | Atlantico Norte | 33.4 |
Girls as a share of secondary enrolment, 2023 (2023)
Atlantico Sur ranks 12 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Girls as a share of secondary enrolment, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Masaya | 49.9% |
| 10 | Rio San Juan | 49.9% |
| 11 | Atlantico Norte | 49.9% |
| 12 | Atlantico Sur | 49.8% |
| 13 | Chinandega | 49.7% |
| 14 | Matagalpa | 49.5% |
| 15 | Chontales | 49.5% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE): Anuario Estadistico 2023, table II.2.4: initial enrolment by education level and sex, by department (Ministry of Education), 2023, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 47c54be057f9…)
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