Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 182,553 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark stood at 182,553.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 259,656 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20,874, in 1971.
Denmark ranks 93rd 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20,874 | — |
| 1972 | 31,325 | +50.1% |
| 1973 | 37,638 | +20.2% |
| 1974 | 41,356 | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 42,919 | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 44,859 | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 48,834 | +8.9% |
| 1978 | 54,930 | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 59,682 | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 60,898 | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 62,936 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 65,942 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 61,478 | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 59,335 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 59,013 | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 56,735 | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 56,132 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 51,988 | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 51,814 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 50,679 | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 51,583 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 53,138 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 184,009 | +246.3% |
| 1994 | 196,605 | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 201,571 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 209,005 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 243,286 | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 250,629 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 255,246 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 250,696 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 249,839 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 249,981 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 250,123 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 253,732 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 253,028 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 252,067 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 250,897 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 251,459 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 259,656 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 193,877 | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 198,438 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 192,192 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 191,214 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 187,625 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 185,145 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 178,961 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 178,127 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 174,326 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 178,230 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 180,750 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 183,076 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 181,959 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 182,553 | +0.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 182,553 is above the median for high income countries, which is 96,852, 1.9× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 182,553 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 181,903, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Denmark 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 | +246.3% | 53,138 | 184,009 |
| 1972 | +50.1% | 20,874 | 31,325 |
| 2011 | -25.3% | 259,656 | 193,877 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42,491 | 20,874 | 59,682 | 9 |
| 1980s | 58,627 | 51,814 | 65,942 | 10 |
| 1990s | 160,056 | 50,679 | 250,629 | 9 |
| 2000s | 251,707 | 249,839 | 255,246 | 10 |
| 2010s | 193,956 | 174,326 | 259,656 | 10 |
| 2020s | 181,314 | 178,230 | 183,076 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark was 182,553 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 259,656 in 2010.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,874 in 1971.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 93rd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release