Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador
El Salvador: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 238,175 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador, 2009–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador is 238,175, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador peaked at 263,638 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 215,096, in 2021.
That places El Salvador 74th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 218,717 | — |
| 2010 | 231,292 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 228,558 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 228,514 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 235,656 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 241,510 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 243,640 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 240,704 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 254,442 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 263,638 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 241,685 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 240,135 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 215,096 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 224,156 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 245,004 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 238,175 | -2.8% |
El Salvador compared with similar countries
- El Salvador's 238,175 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 216,092, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- El Salvador's 238,175 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 108,561, 2.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 218,717 | 218,717 | 218,717 | 1 |
| 2010s | 240,964 | 228,514 | 263,638 | 10 |
| 2020s | 232,513 | 215,096 | 245,004 | 5 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
More education data for El Salvador
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,715 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,853 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 100,826 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 100,758 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,193 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 594,860 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0939 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in El Salvador was 238,175 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 263,638 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 215,096 in 2021.
- How does El Salvador rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- El Salvador ranks 74th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this El Salvador 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