Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 4.48 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia stood at 4.48 million. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 79.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 4.48 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7,570, in 1974.
That places Ethiopia 8th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7,570 | — |
| 1983 | 52,749 | +596.8% |
| 1984 | 52,255 | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 60,298 | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 69,736 | +15.7% |
| 1987 | 74,107 | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 87,000 | +17.4% |
| 1989 | 87,355 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 87,609 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 73,668 | -15.9% |
| 1992 | 58,444 | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 57,006 | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 66,086 | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 70,255 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 80,835 | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 86,104 | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 90,321 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 99,710 | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 109,358 | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 118,986 | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 123,057 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 341,315 | +177.4% |
| 2011 | 382,741 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | 1.62 million | +324.0% |
| 2014 | 2.50 million | +53.8% |
| 2015 | 2.51 million | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 590,614 | -76.5% |
| 2020 | 3.12 million | +427.8% |
| 2021 | 2.87 million | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 3.55 million | +23.7% |
| 2023 | 4.04 million | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 4.48 million | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,570 | 7,570 | 7,570 | 1 |
| 1980s | 69,071 | 52,255 | 87,355 | 7 |
| 1990s | 74,481 | 57,006 | 90,321 | 9 |
| 2000s | 112,778 | 99,710 | 123,057 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.32 million | 341,315 | 2.51 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 3.61 million | 2.87 million | 4.48 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 8.52 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 338,716 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -5.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.44 million (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 9.91 % change on previous year (2012)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 7.33 % change on previous year (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.48 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 10.74 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 4.48 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.48 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,570 in 1974.
- How does Ethiopia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 8th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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