Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific
AIMS: Asia and the Pacific: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 120.01 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
120.01 million
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
13th
of 221 groups
All-time high
130.25 million
in 2019
All-time low
10.53 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
AIMS: Asia and the Pacific recorded 120.01 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific peaked at 130.25 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 10.53 million, in 1971.
AIMS: Asia and the Pacific ranks 13th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 59.15 million | — |
| 1971 | 10.53 million | -82.2% |
| 1972 | 10.84 million | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 11.20 million | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 55.70 million | +397.4% |
| 1975 | 12.48 million | -77.6% |
| 1976 | 16.59 million | +33.0% |
| 1977 | 25.01 million | +50.7% |
| 1978 | 20.72 million | -17.1% |
| 1979 | 63.97 million | +208.7% |
| 1980 | 65.72 million | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 25.61 million | -61.0% |
| 1982 | 24.66 million | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 25.63 million | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 26.48 million | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 28.58 million | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 31.86 million | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 33.67 million | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 36.63 million | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 38.20 million | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 38.34 million | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 39.81 million | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 42.05 million | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 44.09 million | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 46.06 million | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 47.06 million | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 47.42 million | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 47.37 million | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 90.91 million | +91.9% |
| 1999 | 89.86 million | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 89.40 million | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 90.21 million | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 86.84 million | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 86.65 million | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 87.91 million | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 89.74 million | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 92.97 million | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 95.22 million | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 96.97 million | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 97.89 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 100.27 million | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 105.47 million | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 111.30 million | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 115.39 million | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 117.57 million | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 119.91 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 122.80 million | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 125.85 million | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 128.60 million | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 130.25 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 128.82 million | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 122.92 million | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 114.60 million | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 120.34 million | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 120.01 million | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.62 million | 10.53 million | 63.97 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 33.70 million | 24.66 million | 65.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.30 million | 38.34 million | 90.91 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 91.38 million | 86.65 million | 97.89 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.74 million | 100.27 million | 130.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.34 million | 114.60 million | 128.82 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near AIMS: Asia and the Pacific
More education data for AIMS: Asia and the Pacific
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 366.63 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.6455 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 175.71 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17.98 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.3932 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 191.31 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 190.92 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific was 120.01 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific?
- The highest recorded value was 130.25 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.53 million in 1971.
- How does AIMS: Asia and the Pacific rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- AIMS: Asia and the Pacific ranks 13th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in AIMS: Asia and the Pacific?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this AIMS: Asia and the Pacific 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