Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 163,861 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
163,861
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
102nd
of 214 countries
All-time high
163,861
in 2024
All-time low
10,674
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Jordan, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Jordan stood at 163,861. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 163,861 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10,674, in 1971.
That places Jordan 102nd 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 Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10,674 | — |
| 1972 | 13,047 | +22.2% |
| 1973 | 13,889 | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 14,261 | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 15,107 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 14,952 | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 14,299 | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 14,045 | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 15,241 | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 17,160 | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 19,598 | +14.2% |
| 1982 | 21,198 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 22,930 | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 24,579 | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 27,236 | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 27,954 | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 32,035 | +14.6% |
| 1988 | 34,982 | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 37,910 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 42,223 | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 44,856 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 49,422 | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 52,284 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 55,996 | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 57,734 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 63,250 | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 69,647 | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 69,425 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 74,380 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 80,257 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 86,500 | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 86,065 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 87,767 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 92,114 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 95,389 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 93,236 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 104,762 | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 99,168 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 103,544 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 110,165 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 111,771 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 118,037 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 118,386 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 115,562 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 122,176 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 128,036 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 134,733 | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 145,189 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | 119,828 | -17.5% |
| 2022 | 140,928 | +17.6% |
| 2023 | 162,071 | +15.0% |
| 2024 | 163,861 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,946 | 10,674 | 15,241 | 9 |
| 1980s | 26,558 | 17,160 | 37,910 | 10 |
| 1990s | 57,922 | 42,223 | 74,380 | 10 |
| 2000s | 90,761 | 80,257 | 104,762 | 8 |
| 2010s | 116,158 | 99,168 | 134,733 | 10 |
| 2020s | 146,375 | 119,828 | 163,861 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 99 Palestine, State of 169,671 compare
- 100 Norway 165,918 compare
- 101 Mali 165,707 compare
- 103 Turkmenistan 156,916 compare
- 104 Myanmar 154,103 compare
- 105 Burkina Faso 153,670 compare
More education data for Jordan
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 10.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,389 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,959 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 234,416 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 10.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 186,182 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 11.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of primary education (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Jordan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Jordan was 163,861 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 163,861 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,674 in 1971.
- How does Jordan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 102nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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