Despite basic education being constitutionally guaranteed, private school enrollment in Nepal continues to grow due to declining public school quality. Census data show 36 percent of students from grades 1–12 now attend private institutions, with pre-primary enrollment exceeding 50 percent. Household spending accounts for 72 percent of total education costs, highlighting the financial burden on families. Rising expenses in education, food, housing, and transport are keeping many households in long-term financial strain.
