Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru

Peru: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 1.63 million in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
1.63 million
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
24th
of 180 countries
All-time high
1.77 million
in 2019
All-time low
1.56 million
in 2013
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru, 2013–2024

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2013201820242013: 1.6M2014: 1.6M2015: 1.7M2016: 1.7M2017: 1.7M2018: 1.7M2019: 1.8M2020: 1.7M2021: 1.7M2022: 1.7M2023: 1.7M2024: 1.6M

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Peru recorded 1.63 million for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru peaked at 1.77 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.56 million, in 2013.

That places Peru 24th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number) in Peru, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 1.56 million
2014 1.61 million +3.0%
2015 1.67 million +3.6%
2016 1.69 million +1.5%
2017 1.71 million +0.8%
2018 1.73 million +1.7%
2019 1.77 million +2.2%
2020 1.72 million -2.8%
2021 1.66 million -3.4%
2022 1.74 million +4.3%
2023 1.71 million -1.7%
2024 1.63 million -4.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.68 million 1.56 million 1.77 million 7
2020s 1.69 million 1.63 million 1.74 million 5

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 21 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.91 million compare
  2. 22 Argentina 1.68 million compare
  3. 23 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.68 million compare
  4. 25 Spain 1.59 million compare
  5. 26 Poland 1.51 million compare
  6. 27 Egypt 1.48 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru?
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru was 1.63 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 1.77 million in 2019.
What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 1.56 million in 2013.
How does Peru rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
Peru ranks 24th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Peru 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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Indicator
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
180 places, 2,994 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release