Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 13,640 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan stood at 13,640. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.3% on the previous year and up 178.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 13,640 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 215, in 2007.
Bhutan ranks 143rd of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 357 | — |
| 1999 | 286 | -19.9% |
| 2000 | 358 | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 526 | +46.9% |
| 2005 | 416 | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 215 | -48.3% |
| 2008 | 294 | +36.7% |
| 2009 | 363 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 659 | +81.5% |
| 2011 | 1,520 | +130.7% |
| 2012 | 2,586 | +70.1% |
| 2013 | 3,835 | +48.3% |
| 2014 | 4,896 | +27.7% |
| 2015 | 5,894 | +20.4% |
| 2016 | 7,125 | +20.9% |
| 2017 | 7,250 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 8,499 | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 8,743 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 8,026 | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 10,668 | +32.9% |
| 2022 | 10,872 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 10,628 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 13,640 | +28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 321.5 | 286 | 357 | 2 |
| 2000s | 362 | 215 | 526 | 6 |
| 2010s | 5,101 | 659 | 8,743 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,767 | 8,026 | 13,640 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 140 Suriname 17,760 compare
- 141 Macau, China 16,188 compare
- 142 Vanuatu 15,768 compare
- 144 Brunei Darussalam 12,475 compare
- 145 Sao Tome and Principe 11,180 compare
- 146 Kiribati 9,965 compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Bhutan was 13,640 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 13,640 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 215 in 2007.
- How does Bhutan rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 143rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release