Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Moldova
Moldova: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 114,112 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Moldova, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 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 Moldova peaked at 248,384 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 83,108, in 2001.
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 (number) (pre-primary) in 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% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 114,112 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 71% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 114,112 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 181,903, 63% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -36.2% | 162,062 | 103,406 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More education data for Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Moldova?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 248,384 in 1991.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,108 in 2001.
- How does Moldova rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Moldova ranks 111th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this 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