Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 400,959 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
400,959
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
63rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
400,959
in 2024
All-time low
15,077
in 1981
Years of data
40
1981–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cambodia is 400,959, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 154.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cambodia peaked at 400,959 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,077, in 1981.
Cambodia ranks 63rd 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 15,077 | — |
| 1982 | 16,579 | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 23,797 | +43.5% |
| 1984 | 35,466 | +49.0% |
| 1985 | 39,920 | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 56,165 | +40.7% |
| 1987 | 55,760 | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 59,679 | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 61,349 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 56,017 | -8.7% |
| 1991 | 49,277 | -12.0% |
| 1994 | 53,080 | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 49,542 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 44,814 | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 46,460 | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 55,118 | +18.6% |
| 2000 | 65,295 | +18.5% |
| 2001 | 79,325 | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 90,102 | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 85,650 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 94,864 | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 95,412 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 101,559 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 111,090 | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 119,399 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 114,958 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 103,315 | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 121,306 | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 128,257 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 157,288 | +22.6% |
| 2015 | 163,468 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 173,893 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 190,148 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 205,492 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 217,509 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 291,435 | +34.0% |
| 2021 | 358,909 | +23.2% |
| 2022 | 258,265 | -28.0% |
| 2023 | 385,642 | +49.3% |
| 2024 | 400,959 | +4.0% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 400,959 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 400,959 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 10.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 40,421 | 15,077 | 61,349 | 9 |
| 1990s | 50,615 | 44,814 | 56,017 | 7 |
| 2000s | 93,633 | 65,295 | 119,399 | 9 |
| 2010s | 157,563 | 103,315 | 217,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 339,042 | 258,265 | 400,959 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 60 Papua New Guinea 434,899 compare
- 61 Belgium 431,997 compare
- 62 Saudi Arabia 430,399 compare
- 64 Czechia 375,936 compare
- 65 Senegal 344,469 compare
- 66 Dominican Republic 343,376 compare
More education data for Cambodia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1285 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cambodia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cambodia was 400,959 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 400,959 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,077 in 1981.
- How does Cambodia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Cambodia ranks 63rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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