Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 129,592 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova stood at 129,592. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 150,177 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 129,592, in 2024.
Republic of Moldova ranks 103rd of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 130,038 | — |
| 2013 | 142,648 | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 145,504 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 147,733 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 149,936 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 150,177 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 149,216 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 149,513 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 149,702 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 134,158 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 137,113 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 133,359 | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 129,592 | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 145,596 | 130,038 | 150,177 | 8 |
| 2020s | 136,785 | 129,592 | 149,702 | 5 |
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More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova was 129,592 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 150,177 in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 129,592 in 2024.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 103rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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