Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 288,004 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cote d'Ivoire, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cote d'Ivoire stood at 288,004. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 122.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 288,004 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,031, in 1972.
That places Cote d'Ivoire 70th 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Cote d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,110 | — |
| 1972 | 4,031 | -1.9% |
| 1973 | 4,520 | +12.1% |
| 1976 | 4,656 | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 4,669 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 5,059 | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 5,456 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 6,081 | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 6,291 | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 6,881 | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 7,200 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 7,493 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 8,539 | +14.0% |
| 1986 | 8,570 | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 9,441 | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 10,952 | +16.0% |
| 1989 | 11,936 | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 12,482 | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 11,624 | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 11,217 | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 17,949 | +60.0% |
| 1994 | 22,458 | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 25,638 | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 30,885 | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 32,141 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 34,909 | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 35,553 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 38,957 | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 41,592 | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 44,420 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 48,647 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 53,706 | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 52,272 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 52,583 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 64,136 | +22.0% |
| 2011 | 75,453 | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 91,393 | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 111,384 | +21.9% |
| 2014 | 129,371 | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 144,128 | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 161,696 | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 174,264 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 180,176 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 188,147 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 244,357 | +29.9% |
| 2021 | 245,223 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 257,633 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 263,451 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 288,004 | +9.3% |
Cote d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Cote d'Ivoire's 288,004 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Cote d'Ivoire's 288,004 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cote d'Ivoire changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +60.0% | 11,217 | 17,949 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,643 | 4,031 | 5,456 | 7 |
| 1980s | 8,338 | 6,081 | 11,936 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,486 | 11,217 | 35,553 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,539 | 38,957 | 64,136 | 8 |
| 2010s | 139,557 | 75,453 | 188,147 | 9 |
| 2020s | 259,734 | 244,357 | 288,004 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire
More education data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 103,215 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 668,732 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 138,867 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 149,137 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.28 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.82 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.99 % 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 0.1509 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cote d'Ivoire was 288,004 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 288,004 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,031 in 1972.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 70th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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