Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 283,329 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Kyrgyzstan, 1986–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Kyrgyzstan is 283,329, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 95.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 323,946 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 45,658, in 2000.
That places Kyrgyzstan 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2025, 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 Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 122,900 | — |
| 1989 | 148,700 | +21.0% |
| 1990 | 157,600 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 158,500 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 147,389 | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 113,529 | -23.0% |
| 1994 | 68,744 | -39.4% |
| 1995 | 45,680 | -33.6% |
| 1999 | 47,568 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 45,658 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 46,830 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 46,387 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 47,348 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 49,224 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 52,939 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 57,186 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 62,435 | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 67,450 | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 72,424 | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 75,955 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 85,236 | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 106,161 | +24.5% |
| 2013 | 122,952 | +15.8% |
| 2014 | 125,908 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 144,904 | +15.1% |
| 2016 | 166,108 | +14.6% |
| 2017 | 221,803 | +33.5% |
| 2018 | 240,098 | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 251,012 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 260,668 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 248,767 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 255,489 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 323,946 | +26.8% |
| 2024 | 277,738 | -14.3% |
| 2025 | 283,329 | +2.0% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 283,329 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 283,329 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 181,903, 1.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Kyrgyzstan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -39.4% | 113,529 | 68,744 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 135,800 | 122,900 | 148,700 | 2 |
| 1990s | 105,573 | 45,680 | 158,500 | 7 |
| 2000s | 54,788 | 45,658 | 72,424 | 10 |
| 2010s | 154,014 | 75,955 | 251,012 | 10 |
| 2020s | 274,990 | 248,767 | 323,946 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
More education data for Kyrgyzstan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.3 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.04 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,346 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 54 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 134,559 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 148,770 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 909,619 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 630,435 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Kyrgyzstan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Kyrgyzstan was 283,329 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 323,946 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,658 in 2000.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 72nd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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