Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Fiji
Fiji: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 17,904 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17,904
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
159th
of 214 countries
All-time high
19,225
in 2018
All-time low
3,256
in 1974
Years of data
36
1974–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Fiji, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Fiji stood at 17,904.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 139.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Fiji peaked at 19,225 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3,256, in 1974.
That places Fiji 159th 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 Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3,256 | — |
| 1975 | 3,339 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 3,581 | +7.2% |
| 1978 | 3,894 | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 4,089 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 4,493 | +9.9% |
| 1981 | 4,536 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 4,815 | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 5,393 | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 5,340 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 4,206 | -21.2% |
| 1986 | 5,400 | +28.4% |
| 1987 | 6,217 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 7,506 | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 7,839 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 8,209 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 6,344 | -22.7% |
| 1995 | 7,034 | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 8,457 | +20.2% |
| 1997 | 8,490 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 8,466 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 9,223 | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 6,508 | -29.4% |
| 2001 | 7,076 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 8,628 | +21.9% |
| 2006 | 8,644 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 9,149 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 7,464 | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 16,019 | +114.6% |
| 2018 | 19,225 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 19,116 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 18,172 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 16,777 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 17,221 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 19,178 | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 17,904 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,632 | 3,256 | 4,089 | 5 |
| 1980s | 5,050 | 4,206 | 6,217 | 8 |
| 1990s | 7,952 | 6,344 | 9,223 | 9 |
| 2000s | 8,001 | 6,508 | 9,149 | 5 |
| 2010s | 15,456 | 7,464 | 19,225 | 4 |
| 2020s | 17,850 | 16,777 | 19,178 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 156 Libya 22,246 compare
- 157 Martinique 21,232 compare
- 158 Cape Verde 19,969 compare
- 160 Suriname 17,760 compare
- 161 Montenegro 17,669 compare
- 162 Macao 16,188 compare
More education data for Fiji
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,024 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0494 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6,295 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Fiji?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Fiji was 17,904 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 19,225 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,256 in 1974.
- How does Fiji rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Fiji ranks 159th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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