Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Angola
Angola: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 824,628 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Angola, 1981–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Angola stood at 824,628.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Angola peaked at 938,389 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 164,146, in 1991.
Angola ranks 41st of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 390,512 | — |
| 1982 | 342,316 | -12.3% |
| 1983 | 292,457 | -14.6% |
| 1984 | 254,736 | -12.9% |
| 1985 | 208,459 | -18.2% |
| 1986 | 230,154 | +10.4% |
| 1987 | 222,161 | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 212,733 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 209,171 | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 191,882 | -8.3% |
| 1991 | 164,146 | -14.5% |
| 1992 | 214,867 | +30.9% |
| 1998 | 311,749 | +45.1% |
| 1999 | 388,605 | +24.7% |
| 2007 | 938,389 | +141.5% |
| 2008 | 716,061 | -23.7% |
| 2009 | 695,562 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 668,358 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 595,938 | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 784,381 | +31.6% |
| 2021 | 799,202 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 824,628 | +3.2% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 824,628 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 3.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Angola's 824,628 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 4.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Angola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +141.5% | 388,605 | 938,389 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 262,522 | 208,459 | 390,512 | 9 |
| 1990s | 254,250 | 164,146 | 388,605 | 5 |
| 2000s | 783,337 | 695,562 | 938,389 | 3 |
| 2010s | 682,892 | 595,938 | 784,381 | 3 |
| 2020s | 811,915 | 799,202 | 824,628 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Angola
- 38 Morocco 913,017 compare
- 39 South Korea 846,694 compare
- 40 Democratic Republic of Congo 837,832 compare
- 42 South Africa 818,404 compare
- 43 Ukraine 750,255 compare
- 44 Guatemala 663,774 compare
More education data for Angola
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,250 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 547,775 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 422,807 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 401,821 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.59 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.38 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 17.64 % change on previous year (2011)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1465 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Angola?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Angola was 824,628 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 938,389 in 2007.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 164,146 in 1991.
- How does Angola rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Angola ranks 41st out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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