Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cuba
Cuba: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 333,527 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cuba, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cuba is 333,527, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cuba peaked at 484,315 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 107,660, in 1984.
Cuba ranks 68th 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 134,258 | — |
| 1972 | 127,980 | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 119,506 | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 118,491 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 122,099 | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 126,565 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 151,294 | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 151,314 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 134,848 | -10.9% |
| 1980 | 122,637 | -9.1% |
| 1981 | 123,741 | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 123,302 | -0.4% |
| 1983 | 118,072 | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 107,660 | -8.8% |
| 1985 | 109,061 | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 108,881 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 111,582 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 136,211 | +22.1% |
| 1989 | 143,705 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 144,710 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 166,337 | +14.9% |
| 1992 | 147,550 | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 161,699 | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 165,278 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 160,283 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 169,369 | +5.7% |
| 1997 | 154,520 | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 152,009 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 484,315 | +218.6% |
| 2000 | 473,069 | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 474,314 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 469,212 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 477,532 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 483,831 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 466,790 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 465,029 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 454,304 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 442,621 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 408,293 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 386,225 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 389,184 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 335,909 | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 357,056 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 367,628 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 372,745 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 372,378 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 370,468 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 371,455 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 366,198 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 369,046 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 359,693 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 357,512 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 333,527 | -6.7% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 333,527 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 2.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 333,527 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 99,078, 3.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Cuba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +218.6% | 152,009 | 484,315 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 131,817 | 118,491 | 151,314 | 9 |
| 1980s | 120,485 | 107,660 | 143,705 | 10 |
| 1990s | 190,607 | 144,710 | 484,315 | 10 |
| 2000s | 461,500 | 408,293 | 483,831 | 10 |
| 2010s | 369,228 | 335,909 | 389,184 | 9 |
| 2020s | 357,195 | 333,527 | 369,046 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cuba?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Cuba was 333,527 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 484,315 in 1999.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 107,660 in 1984.
- How does Cuba rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Cuba ranks 68th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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