Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru
Peru: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 1.63 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Peru, 2013–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Peru
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 224,754 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 84,765 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 770,032 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1083 units per person (2024)
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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February 2026 Data Release