Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in El Salvador
El Salvador: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 201,584 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
201,584
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
88th
of 214 countries
All-time high
245,918
in 2004
All-time low
24,211
in 1970
Years of data
49
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in El Salvador, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
El Salvador recorded 201,584 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in El Salvador peaked at 245,918 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 24,211, in 1970.
That places El Salvador 88th 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 El Salvador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 24,211 | — |
| 1971 | 26,992 | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 26,034 | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 30,243 | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 37,939 | +25.4% |
| 1975 | 42,227 | +11.3% |
| 1976 | 40,006 | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 47,898 | +19.7% |
| 1980 | 48,684 | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 44,834 | -7.9% |
| 1982 | 55,763 | +24.4% |
| 1983 | 60,805 | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 61,223 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 68,456 | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 72,238 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 83,865 | +16.1% |
| 1992 | 97,700 | +16.5% |
| 1993 | 113,440 | +16.1% |
| 1994 | 118,182 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 134,074 | +13.4% |
| 1996 | 150,749 | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 179,046 | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 181,135 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 194,043 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 203,133 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 214,089 | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 228,064 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 236,336 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 245,918 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 242,482 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 239,638 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 229,569 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 223,920 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 215,836 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 227,253 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 224,127 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 223,405 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 227,812 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 232,850 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 230,056 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 228,724 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 225,440 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 230,010 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 216,821 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 213,197 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 189,498 | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 196,574 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 202,723 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 201,584 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34,444 | 24,211 | 47,898 | 8 |
| 1980s | 58,858 | 44,834 | 72,238 | 7 |
| 1990s | 139,137 | 83,865 | 194,043 | 9 |
| 2000s | 227,898 | 203,133 | 245,918 | 10 |
| 2010s | 226,650 | 216,821 | 232,850 | 10 |
| 2020s | 200,715 | 189,498 | 213,197 | 5 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
More education data for El Salvador
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,715 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,853 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 100,826 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 100,758 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,193 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 594,860 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0939 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in El Salvador?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in El Salvador was 201,584 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 245,918 in 2004.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,211 in 1970.
- How does El Salvador rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- El Salvador ranks 88th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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