Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Benin
Benin: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 170,241 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
170,241
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
98th
of 214 countries
All-time high
172,424
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 1976
Years of data
42
1976–2022
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Benin, 1976–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Benin is 170,241, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Benin peaked at 172,424 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1976.
Benin ranks 98th 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 in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 3,779 | — |
| 1982 | 4,925 | +30.3% |
| 1983 | 5,667 | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 7,655 | +35.1% |
| 1985 | 9,895 | +29.3% |
| 1986 | 11,302 | +14.2% |
| 1987 | 13,040 | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 13,288 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 13,433 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 13,164 | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 13,623 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 13,827 | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 14,814 | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 14,512 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 15,979 | +10.1% |
| 1996 | 16,738 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 17,891 | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 27,748 | +55.1% |
| 2001 | 25,010 | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 23,395 | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 21,857 | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 22,022 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 27,673 | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 31,200 | +12.7% |
| 2008 | 68,026 | +118.0% |
| 2009 | 74,033 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 97,333 | +31.5% |
| 2011 | 109,449 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 111,621 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 119,138 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 128,703 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 151,732 | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 160,448 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 172,424 | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 169,011 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 156,669 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 165,984 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 170,241 | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1980s | 8,298 | 0 | 13,433 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,068 | 13,164 | 17,891 | 8 |
| 2000s | 35,663 | 21,857 | 74,033 | 9 |
| 2010s | 135,540 | 97,333 | 172,424 | 9 |
| 2020s | 164,298 | 156,669 | 170,241 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 59,742 (2022)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Benin?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Benin was 170,241 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 172,424 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1976.
- How does Benin rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 98th out of 214 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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