Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 182,553 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
182,553
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
93rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
259,656
in 2010
All-time low
20,874
in 1971
Years of data
53
1971–2024
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 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% |
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
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 42,105 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.3% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 13 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 99.78 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 99.8% (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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February 2026 Data Release