Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 644,367 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
644,367
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
47th
of 214 countries
All-time high
644,367
in 2024
All-time low
12,557
in 1971
Years of data
51
1971–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cameroon, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cameroon is 644,367, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 644,367 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12,557, in 1971.
Cameroon ranks 47th 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12,557 | — |
| 1972 | 14,396 | +14.6% |
| 1973 | 16,235 | +12.8% |
| 1974 | 18,074 | +11.3% |
| 1975 | 19,913 | +10.2% |
| 1976 | 21,752 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 23,594 | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 25,354 | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 32,763 | +29.2% |
| 1980 | 36,681 | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 40,574 | +10.6% |
| 1982 | 39,861 | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 41,038 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 55,490 | +35.2% |
| 1985 | 67,688 | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 73,486 | +8.6% |
| 1987 | 84,039 | +14.4% |
| 1988 | 91,179 | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 91,861 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 92,966 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 93,771 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 94,068 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 93,944 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 91,179 | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 91,242 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 87,318 | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 91,708 | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 103,908 | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 122,366 | +17.8% |
| 2001 | 125,674 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 132,339 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 138,716 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 175,970 | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 193,567 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 195,183 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 217,284 | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 263,855 | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 287,885 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 316,722 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 339,519 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 388,585 | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 467,235 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 522,429 | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 555,810 | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 526,947 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 515,914 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 542,540 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 564,891 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 596,197 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 627,798 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 644,367 | +2.6% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 644,367 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 2.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 644,367 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 3.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,515 | 12,557 | 32,763 | 9 |
| 1980s | 62,190 | 36,681 | 91,861 | 10 |
| 1990s | 93,345 | 87,318 | 103,908 | 9 |
| 2000s | 185,284 | 122,366 | 287,885 | 10 |
| 2010s | 463,967 | 316,722 | 555,810 | 9 |
| 2020s | 608,313 | 564,891 | 644,367 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More education data for Cameroon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cameroon was 644,367 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 644,367 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,557 in 1971.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 47th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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