Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ghana
Ghana: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 1.86 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.86 million
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
21st
of 214 countries
All-time high
2.19 million
in 2011
All-time low
18,841
in 1971
Years of data
40
1971–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ghana, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 1.86 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ghana peaked at 2.19 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18,841, in 1971.
That places Ghana 21st 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18,841 | — |
| 1973 | 25,395 | +34.8% |
| 1975 | 56,089 | +120.9% |
| 1978 | 149,402 | +166.4% |
| 1979 | 161,974 | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 193,917 | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 158,395 | -18.3% |
| 1982 | 142,755 | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 143,820 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 151,011 | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 158,597 | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 171,182 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 236,665 | +38.3% |
| 1988 | 282,607 | +19.4% |
| 1989 | 285,865 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 323,406 | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 506,128 | +56.5% |
| 2000 | 672,842 | +32.9% |
| 2001 | 647,126 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 702,304 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 768,818 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 807,101 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 731,331 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 998,819 | +36.6% |
| 2007 | 1.10 million | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 2.19 million | +41.9% |
| 2012 | 1.54 million | -29.6% |
| 2013 | 1.60 million | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 1.65 million | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 1.77 million | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 1.77 million | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1.77 million | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 1.78 million | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 1.85 million | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 1.87 million | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.82 million | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 1.96 million | +7.8% |
| 2024 | 1.86 million | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 82,340 | 18,841 | 161,974 | 5 |
| 1980s | 192,481 | 142,755 | 285,865 | 10 |
| 1990s | 414,767 | 323,406 | 506,128 | 2 |
| 2000s | 923,784 | 647,126 | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.77 million | 1.54 million | 2.19 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.88 million | 1.82 million | 1.96 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.46 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -0.6091 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0714 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.53 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0734 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.99 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 122,558 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -6.95 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ghana?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Ghana was 1.86 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,841 in 1971.
- How does Ghana rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 21st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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