Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Fiji
Fiji: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 17,904 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 (number) (pre-primary) 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% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 17,904 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 11% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 17,904 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 48% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Fiji changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +114.6% | 7,464 | 16,019 |
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,041 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 644 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,362 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,542 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,613 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,938 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1227 units per person (2024)
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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February 2026 Data Release