Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 24,037 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
24,037
World rank
153rd
of 214 countries
All-time high
24,139
in 2011
All-time low
1,605
in 1976
Years of data
7
1976–2015
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Eswatini, 1976–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Eswatini is 24,037, measured in 2015.
The figure is up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Eswatini peaked at 24,139 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,605, in 1976.
Eswatini ranks 153rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1,605 | — |
| 1978 | 1,880 | +17.1% |
| 1990 | 12,000 | +538.3% |
| 1993 | 19,182 | +59.9% |
| 2010 | 20,755 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 24,139 | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 24,037 | -0.4% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 24,037 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 24,037 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 13% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,742 | 1,605 | 1,880 | 2 |
| 1990s | 15,591 | 12,000 | 19,182 | 2 |
| 2010s | 22,977 | 20,755 | 24,139 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 150 Congo 25,723 compare
- 151 Trinidad and Tobago 25,472 compare
- 152 Afghanistan 24,220 compare
- 154 Guadeloupe 22,678 compare
- 155 Luxembourg 22,548 compare
- 156 Libya 22,246 compare
More education data for Eswatini
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,225 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,165 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,768 (2015)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,269 (2015)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 108,288 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 222,351 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.236 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1807 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Eswatini?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Eswatini was 24,037 in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 24,139 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,605 in 1976.
- How does Eswatini rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Eswatini ranks 153rd out of 214 countries with data for 2015.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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