Education in Matagalpa, Nicaragua: official figures
Schools in Matagalpa enrolled 148,263 pupils in initial, primary and secondary education in 2023, 242 per 1,000 residents (8th lowest of 17) against 242 nationally.
How many primary school pupils are there in Matagalpa?
Primary schools in Matagalpa had 81,686 pupils enrolled in 2023, 133 per 1,000 residents, 5th 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 Matagalpa?
Secondary education in Matagalpa enrolled 42,501 students in 2023, 52.0 for every 100 primary pupils (7th lowest of 17), against 57.0 nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many children attend pre-school in Matagalpa?
Matagalpa had 24,076 children in initial (pre-school) education in 2023, 16.2% 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 Matagalpa?
Girls made up 49.5% of secondary enrolment in Matagalpa in 2023 (21,059 of 42,501), 4th 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 Matagalpa?
Boys outnumbered girls in primary enrolment in Matagalpa in 2023 by 2,640: 42,163 boys and 39,523 girls.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow Matagalpa compares with other departments
Initial, primary and secondary enrolment per 1,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Matagalpa ranks 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jinotega | 246 |
| 8 | Granada | 244 |
| 9 | Esteli | 242 |
| 10 | Matagalpa | 242 |
| 11 | Leon | 241 |
| 12 | Atlantico Sur | 241 |
| 13 | Rio San Juan | 238 |
Secondary enrolment per 100 primary pupils, 2023 (2023)
Matagalpa ranks 11 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Secondary enrolment per 100 primary pupils, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Esteli | 66.7 |
| 9 | Chontales | 65.1 |
| 10 | Madriz | 59.6 |
| 11 | Matagalpa | 52.0 |
| 12 | Nueva Segovia | 52.0 |
| 13 | Boaco | 48.7 |
| 14 | Rio San Juan | 45.7 |
Girls as a share of secondary enrolment, 2023 (2023)
Matagalpa ranks 14 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Girls as a share of secondary enrolment, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Atlantico Norte | 49.9% |
| 12 | Atlantico Sur | 49.8% |
| 13 | Chinandega | 49.7% |
| 14 | Matagalpa | 49.5% |
| 15 | Chontales | 49.5% |
| 16 | Granada | 49.0% |
| 17 | Carazo | 48.8% |
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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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