Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Indonesia
Indonesia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 5.19 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.19 million
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
7th
of 214 countries
All-time high
5.91 million
in 2018
All-time low
343,466
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Indonesia recorded 5.19 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2025.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia peaked at 5.91 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 343,466, in 1970.
That places Indonesia 7th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 343,466 | — |
| 1971 | 394,100 | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 387,470 | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 410,409 | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 392,016 | -4.5% |
| 1975 | 511,829 | +30.6% |
| 1976 | 525,775 | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 579,876 | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 674,292 | +16.3% |
| 1979 | 754,497 | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 894,915 | +18.6% |
| 1981 | 1.01 million | +12.3% |
| 1982 | 1.25 million | +23.9% |
| 1983 | 1.14 million | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 1.22 million | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 1.23 million | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 1.26 million | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 1.27 million | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 1.51 million | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 1.57 million | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 1.54 million | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 1.60 million | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 1.61 million | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 1.66 million | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 1.60 million | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 1.64 million | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 1.65 million | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 1.62 million | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 1.69 million | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.98 million | +17.4% |
| 2000 | 2.09 million | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 2.11 million | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 2.13 million | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 2.27 million | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 2.40 million | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 2.83 million | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 3.14 million | +11.0% |
| 2007 | 3.72 million | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 3.98 million | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 4.20 million | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 3.86 million | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 4.06 million | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 4.69 million | +15.6% |
| 2013 | 5.06 million | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 5.35 million | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 5.71 million | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 5.89 million | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 5.91 million | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 3.76 million | -36.3% |
| 2020 | 3.76 million | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4.84 million | +28.6% |
| 2022 | 4.59 million | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 4.98 million | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 5.53 million | +11.1% |
| 2025 | 5.19 million | -6.2% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 5.19 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 32.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 5.19 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 140.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 497,373 | 343,466 | 754,497 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.23 million | 894,915 | 1.57 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.66 million | 1.54 million | 1.98 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.89 million | 2.09 million | 4.20 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.92 million | 3.76 million | 5.91 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.81 million | 3.76 million | 5.53 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More education data for Indonesia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.73 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.45 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 27.84 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 28.68 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1004 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Indonesia was 5.19 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.91 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 343,466 in 1970.
- How does Indonesia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Indonesia ranks 7th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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