Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 644,367 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Cameroon, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 644,367 for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 644,367 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 103,908, in 1999.
That places Cameroon 47th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 103,908 | — |
| 2000 | 122,366 | +17.8% |
| 2001 | 125,674 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 132,339 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 138,716 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 175,970 | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 193,567 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 195,183 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 217,284 | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 263,855 | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 287,885 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 316,722 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 339,519 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 388,585 | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 467,235 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 522,429 | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 555,810 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 526,947 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 515,914 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 542,540 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 564,891 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 596,197 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 627,798 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 644,367 | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 103,908 | 103,908 | 103,908 | 1 |
| 2000s | 185,284 | 122,366 | 287,885 | 10 |
| 2010s | 463,967 | 316,722 | 555,810 | 9 |
| 2020s | 608,313 | 564,891 | 644,367 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More education data for Cameroon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Cameroon was 644,367 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 644,367 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 103,908 in 1999.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 47th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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