Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 148,529 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 148,529.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 171,506 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 86,657, in 2013.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 97th of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 108,319 | — |
| 2000 | 115,613 | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 121,289 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 126,523 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 138,537 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 146,403 | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 149,811 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 155,481 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 145,781 | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 150,235 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 145,416 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 149,110 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 171,506 | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 168,248 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 86,657 | -48.5% |
| 2020 | 121,350 | +40.0% |
| 2021 | 114,279 | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 133,677 | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 144,715 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 148,529 | +2.6% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 148,529 is below the median for low income countries, which is 182,600, 81% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 148,529 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 169,671, 88% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -48.5% | 168,248 | 86,657 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108,319 | 108,319 | 108,319 | 1 |
| 2000s | 139,509 | 115,613 | 155,481 | 10 |
| 2010s | 143,880 | 86,657 | 171,506 | 4 |
| 2020s | 132,510 | 114,279 | 148,529 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 94 Jordan 163,861 compare
- 95 Burkina Faso 153,670 compare
- 96 Gambia 150,673 compare
- 98 Croatia 147,888 compare
- 99 Hong Kong, China 138,294 compare
- 100 Costa Rica 132,176 compare
More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Syrian Arab Republic was 148,529 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 171,506 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 86,657 in 2013.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 97th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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