Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Colombia
Colombia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 1.90 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.90 million
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
20th
of 214 countries
All-time high
2.29 million
in 2019
All-time low
72,417
in 1972
Years of data
42
1972–2022
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia, 1972–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia stood at 1.90 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia peaked at 2.29 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 72,417, in 1972.
That places Colombia 20th out of 214 countries with data for 2022, 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 72,417 | — |
| 1973 | 74,963 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 84,705 | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 95,908 | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 107,553 | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 116,569 | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 126,341 | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 147,113 | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 174,369 | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 204,541 | +17.3% |
| 1982 | 194,005 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 221,262 | +14.0% |
| 1984 | 259,845 | +17.4% |
| 1985 | 285,286 | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 276,476 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 296,190 | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 312,308 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 328,425 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 342,514 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 468,379 | +36.7% |
| 1993 | 506,080 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 627,782 | +24.0% |
| 1995 | 726,721 | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 919,680 | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 991,862 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 1.03 million | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 1.07 million | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 1.06 million | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 1.07 million | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 1.07 million | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 1.11 million | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 1.11 million | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 1.07 million | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 1.31 million | +23.0% |
| 2009 | 1.37 million | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 1.30 million | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 1.31 million | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 1.74 million | +32.9% |
| 2019 | 2.29 million | +31.4% |
| 2020 | 2.00 million | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 1.81 million | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 1.90 million | +5.2% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 1.90 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 11.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 1.90 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 99,078, 19.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 103,196 | 72,417 | 147,113 | 8 |
| 1980s | 255,271 | 174,369 | 328,425 | 10 |
| 1990s | 702,150 | 342,514 | 1.03 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.14 million | 1.06 million | 1.37 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.66 million | 1.30 million | 2.29 million | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.90 million | 1.81 million | 2.00 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Colombia was 1.90 million in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,417 in 1972.
- How does Colombia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 20th out of 214 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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