Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Niger
Niger: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 193,581 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Niger, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Niger recorded 193,581 for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Niger peaked at 193,581 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10,360, in 2000.
Niger ranks 83rd of 180 countries on this measure, 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11,564 | — |
| 2000 | 10,360 | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 12,300 | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 15,583 | +26.7% |
| 2003 | 17,264 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 18,234 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 19,597 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 24,287 | +23.9% |
| 2007 | 28,455 | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 37,192 | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 48,119 | +29.4% |
| 2010 | 67,678 | +40.6% |
| 2011 | 96,022 | +41.9% |
| 2012 | 110,175 | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 132,987 | +20.7% |
| 2014 | 141,558 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 152,629 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 168,879 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 177,021 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 186,772 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 177,822 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 180,352 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 182,415 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 190,358 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 193,581 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,564 | 11,564 | 11,564 | 1 |
| 2000s | 23,139 | 10,360 | 48,119 | 10 |
| 2010s | 141,154 | 67,678 | 186,772 | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,676 | 180,352 | 193,581 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 80 Honduras 213,519 compare
- 81 Guinea 202,255 compare
- 82 Lebanon 198,662 compare
- 84 New Zealand 187,529 compare
- 85 Switzerland 184,539 compare
- 86 Sierra Leone 182,600 compare
More education data for Niger
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28,148 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 208,506 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1111 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Niger?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Niger was 193,581 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 193,581 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,360 in 2000.
- How does Niger rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Niger ranks 83rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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