Costa Rica vs Hong Kong: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes

Costa Rica
132,176
in 2024
Hong Kong
138,294
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
100th
Hong Kong rank
99th

Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes over time

  • Costa Rica
  • Hong Kong
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k199920112024

How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 138,294 against 132,176 in Costa Rica, a difference of 6,118.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.

Costa Rica ranks 100th and Hong Kong ranks 99th of 180 countries.

Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Costa Rica Hong Kong Difference Ahead
2000s 113,445 161,347 47,903 Hong Kong
2010s 124,847 169,967 45,121 Hong Kong
2020s 140,397 157,031 16,633 Hong Kong

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes, Costa Rica or Hong Kong?
Hong Kong, at 138,294 against 132,176 in Costa Rica as of 2024.
What is the difference in enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes between Costa Rica and Hong Kong?
6,118, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Hong Kong?
20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
How do Costa Rica and Hong Kong rank globally for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
Costa Rica ranks 100th and Hong Kong ranks 99th of 180 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
180 places, 2,994 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release