Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 45,100 in 1986. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1971–1986
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 1986, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mozambique stood at 45,100.
The figure is down 28.3% on the previous year and up 3,275.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 90,151 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1,059, in 1971.
That places Mozambique 133rd out of 214 countries with data for 1986, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,059 | — |
| 1972 | 1,104 | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 1,336 | +21.0% |
| 1982 | 90,151 | +6647.8% |
| 1983 | 57,522 | -36.2% |
| 1984 | 65,833 | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 62,940 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 45,100 | -28.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 45,100 is below the median for low income countries, which is 159,688, 28% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 45,100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 25% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,166 | 1,059 | 1,336 | 3 |
| 1980s | 64,309 | 45,100 | 90,151 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Mozambique was 45,100 in 1986, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 90,151 in 1982.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,059 in 1971.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 133rd out of 214 countries with data for 1986.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,275.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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