Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 24,220 in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1970–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 24,220 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2003. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 24,220 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 979, in 1970.
Afghanistan ranks 152nd of 214 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 pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 979 | — |
| 1971 | 995 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 1,364 | +37.1% |
| 1973 | 1,333 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 1,473 | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 1,891 | +28.4% |
| 1976 | 2,891 | +52.9% |
| 1977 | 3,733 | +29.1% |
| 1980 | 4,470 | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 4,970 | +11.2% |
| 1982 | 4,735 | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 12,714 | +168.5% |
| 1985 | 17,000 | +33.7% |
| 1986 | 18,002 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 19,660 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 24,220 | +23.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 24,220 is below the median for low income countries, which is 159,688, 15% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 24,220 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 163,861, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Afghanistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +168.5% | 4,735 | 12,714 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,832 | 979 | 3,733 | 8 |
| 1980s | 11,650 | 4,470 | 19,660 | 7 |
| 2000s | 24,220 | 24,220 | 24,220 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 149 East Timor 26,657
- 150 Congo 25,723 compare
- 151 Trinidad and Tobago 25,472 compare
- 153 Eswatini 24,037 compare
- 154 Guadeloupe 22,678 compare
- 155 Luxembourg 22,548 compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 24,220 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 24,220 in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 979 in 1970.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 152nd out of 214 countries with data for 2003.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release