Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Panama
Panama: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 93,909 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
93,909
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
120th
of 214 countries
All-time high
114,203
in 2015
All-time low
6,921
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Panama, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Panama recorded 93,909 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Panama peaked at 114,203 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6,921, in 1970.
Panama ranks 120th 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6,921 | — |
| 1971 | 7,764 | +12.2% |
| 1972 | 9,259 | +19.3% |
| 1973 | 10,249 | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 11,374 | +11.0% |
| 1975 | 12,398 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 12,554 | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 13,177 | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 15,702 | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 18,677 | +18.9% |
| 1980 | 18,136 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 22,616 | +24.7% |
| 1982 | 24,656 | +9.0% |
| 1983 | 25,843 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 26,481 | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 27,501 | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 29,481 | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 33,024 | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 32,838 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 32,046 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 30,719 | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 33,530 | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 33,248 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 35,582 | +7.0% |
| 1994 | 41,276 | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 41,520 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 46,245 | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 49,129 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 56,993 | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 64,929 | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 72,351 | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 69,789 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 73,154 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 83,836 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 91,946 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 96,857 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 94,928 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 90,683 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 92,667 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 91,493 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 96,265 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 102,418 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 105,114 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 114,203 | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 93,295 | -18.3% |
| 2017 | 95,481 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 97,569 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 102,953 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 87,899 | -14.6% |
| 2024 | 93,909 | +6.8% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 93,909 is below the median for high income countries, which is 96,852, 97% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Panama's 93,909 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 99,078, 95% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,808 | 6,921 | 18,677 | 10 |
| 1980s | 27,262 | 18,136 | 33,024 | 10 |
| 1990s | 38,906 | 30,719 | 49,129 | 8 |
| 2000s | 79,547 | 56,993 | 96,857 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98,867 | 91,493 | 114,203 | 8 |
| 2020s | 95,582 | 87,899 | 102,953 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More education data for Panama
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Panama?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Panama was 93,909 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 114,203 in 2015.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,921 in 1970.
- How does Panama rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Panama ranks 120th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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