Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 114,112 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova is 114,112, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 248,384 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 83,108, in 2001.
Republic of Moldova ranks 111th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 175,660 | — |
| 1986 | 209,349 | +19.2% |
| 1989 | 241,849 | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 246,927 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 248,384 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 239,350 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 207,288 | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 190,235 | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 162,062 | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 103,406 | -36.2% |
| 2000 | 84,757 | -18.0% |
| 2001 | 83,108 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 84,458 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 95,461 | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 97,258 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 99,231 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 102,391 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 103,811 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 106,995 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 109,714 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 112,398 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 115,738 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 119,748 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 125,408 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 129,569 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 130,937 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 133,204 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 133,061 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 132,459 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 133,194 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 132,903 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 123,674 | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 123,476 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 118,614 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 114,112 | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 208,953 | 175,660 | 241,849 | 3 |
| 1990s | 199,665 | 103,406 | 248,384 | 7 |
| 2000s | 96,718 | 83,108 | 109,714 | 10 |
| 2010s | 126,572 | 112,398 | 133,204 | 10 |
| 2020s | 122,556 | 114,112 | 132,903 | 5 |
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More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 0.3621 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,279 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 129 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 46,028 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 0.5549 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 33,513 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 0.0986 % 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 Republic of Moldova?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova was 114,112 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 248,384 in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,108 in 2001.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 111th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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