Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Niger
Niger: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 193,581 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Niger, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Niger is 193,581, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Niger peaked at 193,581 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 686, in 1973.
Niger ranks 90th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 686 | — |
| 1974 | 781 | +13.8% |
| 1975 | 770 | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 874 | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 1,239 | +41.8% |
| 1978 | 1,489 | +20.2% |
| 1979 | 1,671 | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 2,248 | +34.5% |
| 1981 | 2,561 | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 2,713 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 2,829 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 3,148 | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 3,776 | +19.9% |
| 1986 | 3,980 | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 4,737 | +19.0% |
| 1989 | 9,674 | +104.2% |
| 1990 | 11,038 | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 11,696 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 13,182 | +12.7% |
| 1993 | 12,600 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 9,939 | -21.1% |
| 1996 | 9,203 | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 10,638 | +15.6% |
| 1998 | 11,764 | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 11,564 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 10,360 | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 12,300 | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 15,583 | +26.7% |
| 2003 | 17,264 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 18,234 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 19,597 | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 24,287 | +23.9% |
| 2007 | 28,455 | +17.2% |
| 2008 | 37,192 | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 48,119 | +29.4% |
| 2010 | 67,678 | +40.6% |
| 2011 | 96,022 | +41.9% |
| 2012 | 110,175 | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 132,987 | +20.7% |
| 2014 | 141,558 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 152,629 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 168,879 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 177,021 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 186,772 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 177,822 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 180,352 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 182,415 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 190,358 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 193,581 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,073 | 686 | 1,671 | 7 |
| 1980s | 3,963 | 2,248 | 9,674 | 9 |
| 1990s | 11,292 | 9,203 | 13,182 | 9 |
| 2000s | 23,139 | 10,360 | 48,119 | 10 |
| 2010s | 141,154 | 67,678 | 186,772 | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,676 | 180,352 | 193,581 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 87 Azerbaijan 201,957 compare
- 88 El Salvador 201,584 compare
- 89 Lebanon 198,662 compare
- 91 Switzerland 184,539 compare
- 92 Finland 183,354 compare
- 93 Denmark 182,553 compare
More education data for Niger
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 69,636 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 51.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 46.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Niger?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Niger was 193,581 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 193,581 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 686 in 1973.
- How does Niger rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Niger ranks 90th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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