Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 13,640 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, 1995–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan is 13,640, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 28.3% on the previous year and up 178.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 13,640 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 215, in 2007.
That places Bhutan 166th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 230 | — |
| 1998 | 357 | +55.2% |
| 1999 | 286 | -19.9% |
| 2000 | 358 | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 526 | +46.9% |
| 2005 | 416 | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 215 | -48.3% |
| 2008 | 294 | +36.7% |
| 2009 | 363 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 659 | +81.5% |
| 2011 | 1,520 | +130.7% |
| 2012 | 2,586 | +70.1% |
| 2013 | 3,835 | +48.3% |
| 2014 | 4,896 | +27.7% |
| 2015 | 5,894 | +20.4% |
| 2016 | 7,125 | +20.9% |
| 2017 | 7,250 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 8,499 | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 8,743 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 8,026 | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 10,668 | +32.9% |
| 2022 | 10,872 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 10,628 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 13,640 | +28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 291 | 230 | 357 | 3 |
| 2000s | 362 | 215 | 526 | 6 |
| 2010s | 5,101 | 659 | 8,743 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,767 | 8,026 | 13,640 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 163 French Polynesia 16,049
- 164 Vanuatu 15,768 compare
- 165 Maldives 13,758 compare
- 167 Iceland 12,828 compare
- 168 New Caledonia 12,776
- 169 Central African Republic 12,489 compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,372 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 5.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 35,293 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 32,528 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,640 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 28.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Bhutan was 13,640 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 13,640 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 215 in 2007.
- How does Bhutan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 166th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release