Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 388,323 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary, 2015–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary is 388,323, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 388,323 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 322,029, in 2017.
That places Hungary 59th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 325,010 | — |
| 2016 | 325,027 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 322,029 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 327,874 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 332,224 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 336,426 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 328,452 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 323,654 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 383,327 | +18.4% |
| 2024 | 388,323 | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 326,433 | 322,029 | 332,224 | 5 |
| 2020s | 352,036 | 323,654 | 388,323 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Hungary was 388,323 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 388,323 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 322,029 in 2017.
- How does Hungary rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 59th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hungary 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