Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 1.68 million in 2023. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina is 1.68 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 1.87 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.22 million, in 1999.
That places Argentina 22nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.22 million | — |
| 2000 | 1.29 million | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 1.30 million | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.31 million | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 1.31 million | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 1.35 million | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 1.39 million | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 1.40 million | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 1.45 million | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 1.51 million | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1.58 million | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.59 million | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.64 million | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 1.68 million | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1.71 million | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.76 million | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 1.79 million | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 1.82 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.86 million | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 1.87 million | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 1.82 million | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 1.71 million | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 1.72 million | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 1.68 million | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.22 million | 1.22 million | 1.22 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.39 million | 1.29 million | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.73 million | 1.58 million | 1.87 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.73 million | 1.68 million | 1.82 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 19 Türkiye 2.06 million compare
- 20 Philippines 2.05 million compare
- 21 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.91 million compare
- 23 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.68 million compare
- 24 Peru 1.63 million compare
- 25 Spain 1.59 million compare
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Argentina was 1.68 million in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 million in 1999.
- How does Argentina rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 22nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release