Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Madagascar
Madagascar: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 1.05 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Madagascar, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Madagascar is 1.05 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 275.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Madagascar peaked at 1.05 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 49,566, in 1999.
Madagascar ranks 35th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 49,566 | — |
| 2000 | 51,082 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 52,751 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 132,504 | +151.2% |
| 2006 | 146,191 | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 152,580 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 160,352 | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 179,536 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 185,322 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 263,625 | +42.3% |
| 2014 | 280,250 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 378,379 | +35.0% |
| 2016 | 608,384 | +60.8% |
| 2017 | 815,246 | +34.0% |
| 2018 | 874,378 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 901,960 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 923,806 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 1.02 million | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 959,031 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 989,765 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 1.05 million | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49,566 | 49,566 | 49,566 | 1 |
| 2000s | 124,999 | 51,082 | 179,536 | 7 |
| 2010s | 538,443 | 185,322 | 901,960 | 8 |
| 2020s | 989,488 | 923,806 | 1.05 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 32 South Africa 1.15 million compare
- 33 Kazakhstan 1.15 million compare
- 34 Sudan 1.15 million compare
- 36 Australia 1.03 million compare
- 37 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1.02 million compare
- 38 Morocco 951,596 compare
More education data for Madagascar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,148 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 507,363 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 544,966 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.62 million (2021)
- 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 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1656 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Madagascar?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Madagascar was 1.05 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,566 in 1999.
- How does Madagascar rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Madagascar ranks 35th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 275.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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