Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 263,618 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua stood at 263,618. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua peaked at 263,618 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,177, in 1973.
That places Nicaragua 76th out of 214 countries with data for 2023, 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10,148 | — |
| 1971 | 8,333 | -17.9% |
| 1972 | 8,735 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 8,177 | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 9,084 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 8,986 | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 10,608 | +18.1% |
| 1977 | 10,659 | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 9,074 | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 18,292 | +101.6% |
| 1980 | 30,524 | +66.9% |
| 1982 | 38,534 | +26.2% |
| 1983 | 50,163 | +30.2% |
| 1984 | 60,557 | +20.7% |
| 1985 | 62,784 | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 72,569 | +15.6% |
| 1987 | 76,635 | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 74,227 | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 64,916 | -12.5% |
| 1990 | 63,201 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 68,657 | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 66,727 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 79,543 | +19.2% |
| 1994 | 97,163 | +22.2% |
| 1995 | 99,145 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 115,532 | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 133,086 | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 144,460 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 160,616 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 166,886 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 164,095 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 177,534 | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 183,709 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 199,422 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 213,672 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 209,950 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 214,615 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 220,529 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 218,062 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 254,104 | +16.5% |
| 2023 | 263,618 | +3.7% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 263,618 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 263,618 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 99,078, 2.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Nicaragua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +101.6% | 9,074 | 18,292 |
| 1980 | +66.9% | 18,292 | 30,524 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,210 | 8,177 | 18,292 | 10 |
| 1980s | 58,990 | 30,524 | 76,635 | 9 |
| 1990s | 102,813 | 63,201 | 160,616 | 10 |
| 2000s | 194,490 | 164,095 | 220,529 | 9 |
| 2010s | 218,062 | 218,062 | 218,062 | 1 |
| 2020s | 258,861 | 254,104 | 263,618 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Nicaragua was 263,618 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 263,618 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,177 in 1973.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Nicaragua ranks 76th out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release