Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 123,741 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
123,741
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
109th
of 214 countries
All-time high
140,344
in 2018
All-time low
7,483
in 1970
Years of data
53
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Costa Rica recorded 123,741 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 140,344 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7,483, in 1970.
That places Costa Rica 109th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,483 | — |
| 1971 | 9,148 | +22.3% |
| 1972 | 13,088 | +43.1% |
| 1973 | 15,071 | +15.2% |
| 1974 | 15,578 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 15,608 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 18,074 | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 18,971 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 19,516 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 20,200 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 21,857 | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 23,969 | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 27,584 | +15.1% |
| 1983 | 31,008 | +12.4% |
| 1984 | 29,220 | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 36,356 | +24.4% |
| 1986 | 38,705 | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 38,950 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 41,155 | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 43,641 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 46,638 | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 52,040 | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 52,644 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 53,774 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 55,125 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 58,371 | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 60,710 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 71,104 | +17.1% |
| 1998 | 67,325 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 75,396 | +12.0% |
| 2000 | 74,288 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 93,733 | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 97,617 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 102,339 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 108,968 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 110,438 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 107,941 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 109,007 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 108,246 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 109,012 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 109,033 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 112,444 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 114,799 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 112,854 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 111,432 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 115,291 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 140,344 | +21.7% |
| 2019 | 136,907 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 138,540 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 135,552 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 133,066 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 130,550 | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 123,741 | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15,274 | 7,483 | 20,200 | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,244 | 21,857 | 43,641 | 10 |
| 1990s | 59,313 | 46,638 | 75,396 | 10 |
| 2000s | 100,541 | 74,288 | 110,438 | 8 |
| 2010s | 117,036 | 108,246 | 140,344 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132,290 | 123,741 | 138,540 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 106 Syrian Arab Republic 148,529 compare
- 107 Gambia 148,299 compare
- 108 Hong Kong, China 138,294 compare
- 110 Croatia 115,678 compare
- 111 Republic of Moldova 114,112 compare
- 112 Uruguay 112,435 compare
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 123,741 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 140,344 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,483 in 1970.
- How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 109th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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