Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mongolia
Mongolia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 264,818 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mongolia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mongolia is 264,818, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mongolia peaked at 264,818 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27,583, in 1970.
Mongolia ranks 75th of 214 countries on this measure, 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 Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 27,583 | — |
| 1971 | 29,613 | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 32,628 | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 33,495 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 34,924 | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 35,961 | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 36,974 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 38,569 | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 40,844 | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 43,686 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 47,011 | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 49,807 | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 52,278 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 53,849 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 55,703 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 59,143 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 62,470 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 69,746 | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 70,594 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 81,029 | +14.8% |
| 1990 | 88,274 | +8.9% |
| 1991 | 97,212 | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 95,715 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 85,671 | -10.5% |
| 1994 | 59,909 | -30.1% |
| 1995 | 60,959 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 64,086 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 67,972 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 114,505 | +68.5% |
| 2005 | 107,060 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 122,104 | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 122,536 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 130,758 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 130,710 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 142,065 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 157,181 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 164,263 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 180,969 | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 193,672 | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 206,636 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 225,388 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | 243,432 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 256,720 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 261,354 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 263,333 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 247,040 | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 237,183 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 258,335 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 264,818 | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35,428 | 27,583 | 43,686 | 10 |
| 1980s | 60,163 | 47,011 | 81,029 | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,475 | 59,909 | 97,212 | 8 |
| 2000s | 121,279 | 107,060 | 130,758 | 6 |
| 2010s | 203,168 | 142,065 | 261,354 | 10 |
| 2020s | 254,142 | 237,183 | 264,818 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More education data for Mongolia
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 11,972 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 31.6% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 92.34 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 92.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mongolia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mongolia was 264,818 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 264,818 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,583 in 1970.
- How does Mongolia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Mongolia ranks 75th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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