Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 2.05 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines, 1998–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines is 2.05 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 2.41 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 514,113, in 2000.
Philippines ranks 20th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 572,996 | — |
| 1999 | 593,284 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 514,113 | -13.3% |
| 2001 | 592,289 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 647,532 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 756,235 | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 783,031 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 808,216 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 911,898 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 961,397 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 1.00 million | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 1.17 million | +16.3% |
| 2010 | 1.47 million | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 1.66 million | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 2.11 million | +26.8% |
| 2013 | 2.21 million | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 2.29 million | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 2.21 million | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 2.12 million | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 1.81 million | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 2.27 million | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 2.41 million | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 2.04 million | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 2.05 million | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.18 million | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 2.15 million | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2.05 million | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 583,140 | 572,996 | 593,284 | 2 |
| 2000s | 814,270 | 514,113 | 1.17 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 million | 1.47 million | 2.41 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 million | 2.04 million | 2.18 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Philippines was 2.05 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 514,113 in 2000.
- How does Philippines rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 20th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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