Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 3.50 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh stood at 3.50 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh peaked at 3.95 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4,928, in 1972.
That places Bangladesh 11th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4,928 | — |
| 1973 | 8,215 | +66.7% |
| 1988 | 2.32 million | +28106.7% |
| 1998 | 2.09 million | -10.0% |
| 1999 | 1.82 million | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 1.69 million | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 1.64 million | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 1.42 million | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 1.17 million | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 1.11 million | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 1.10 million | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.07 million | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.23 million | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 2.38 million | +92.6% |
| 2013 | 2.96 million | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 2.86 million | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 3.13 million | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 3.67 million | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 3.58 million | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 3.95 million | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 3.14 million | -20.6% |
| 2022 | 3.38 million | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 3.46 million | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 3.50 million | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,572 | 4,928 | 8,215 | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.32 million | 2.32 million | 2.32 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.96 million | 1.82 million | 2.09 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.31 million | 1.07 million | 1.69 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.83 million | 1.23 million | 3.67 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 3.49 million | 3.14 million | 3.95 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh was 3.50 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 3.95 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,928 in 1972.
- How does Bangladesh rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Bangladesh ranks 11th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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