Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Paraguay
Paraguay: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 216,627 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
216,627
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
84th
of 214 countries
All-time high
220,263
in 2023
All-time low
7,564
in 1970
Years of data
41
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Paraguay stood at 216,627.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 220,263 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7,564, in 1970.
That places Paraguay 84th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,564 | — |
| 1971 | 8,037 | +6.3% |
| 1973 | 7,863 | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 8,280 | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 8,680 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 10,928 | +25.9% |
| 1982 | 13,590 | +24.4% |
| 1985 | 19,052 | +40.2% |
| 1986 | 21,942 | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 24,037 | +9.5% |
| 1988 | 30,095 | +25.2% |
| 1989 | 30,019 | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 34,157 | +13.8% |
| 1991 | 39,358 | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 41,627 | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 55,318 | +32.9% |
| 1994 | 51,671 | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 63,563 | +23.0% |
| 1996 | 74,713 | +17.5% |
| 1997 | 87,666 | +17.3% |
| 1998 | 112,694 | +28.5% |
| 1999 | 122,672 | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 131,176 | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 138,914 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 138,913 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 146,490 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 147,363 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 148,085 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 147,106 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 152,363 | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 157,707 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 154,866 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 155,860 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 152,843 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 151,576 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 181,007 | +19.4% |
| 2020 | 211,533 | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 209,650 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 217,484 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 220,263 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 216,627 | -1.7% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 216,627 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 1.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 216,627 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 99,078, 2.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,085 | 7,564 | 8,680 | 5 |
| 1980s | 21,380 | 10,928 | 30,095 | 7 |
| 1990s | 68,344 | 34,157 | 122,672 | 10 |
| 2000s | 146,298 | 131,176 | 157,707 | 10 |
| 2010s | 160,322 | 151,576 | 181,007 | 4 |
| 2020s | 215,111 | 209,650 | 220,263 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More education data for Paraguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,286 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,773 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 109,864 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,763 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 710,209 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4674 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1025 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Paraguay was 216,627 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 220,263 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,564 in 1970.
- How does Paraguay rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 84th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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