Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 2.05 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.05 million
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
18th
of 214 countries
All-time high
2.41 million
in 2019
All-time low
51,857
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines is 2.05 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 2.41 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 51,857, in 1971.
Philippines ranks 18th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 51,857 | — |
| 1972 | 53,353 | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 64,166 | +20.3% |
| 1974 | 71,592 | +11.6% |
| 1975 | 79,865 | +11.6% |
| 1976 | 86,443 | +8.2% |
| 1977 | 93,869 | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 101,295 | +7.9% |
| 1981 | 124,844 | +23.2% |
| 1982 | 152,262 | +22.0% |
| 1983 | 159,633 | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 181,726 | +13.8% |
| 1985 | 177,593 | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 189,654 | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 197,922 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 204,912 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 217,886 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 321,459 | +47.5% |
| 1991 | 393,595 | +22.4% |
| 1992 | 379,606 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 415,483 | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 456,456 | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 546,789 | +19.8% |
| 1996 | 552,599 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 555,502 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 572,996 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 593,284 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 514,113 | -13.3% |
| 2001 | 592,289 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 647,532 | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 756,235 | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 783,031 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 808,216 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 911,898 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 961,397 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 1.00 million | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 1.17 million | +16.3% |
| 2010 | 1.47 million | +26.5% |
| 2011 | 1.66 million | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 2.11 million | +26.8% |
| 2013 | 2.21 million | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 2.29 million | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 2.21 million | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 2.12 million | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 1.81 million | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 2.27 million | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 2.41 million | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 2.04 million | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 2.05 million | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.18 million | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 2.15 million | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2.05 million | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75,305 | 51,857 | 101,295 | 8 |
| 1980s | 178,492 | 124,844 | 217,886 | 9 |
| 1990s | 478,777 | 321,459 | 593,284 | 10 |
| 2000s | 814,270 | 514,113 | 1.17 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 million | 1.47 million | 2.41 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 million | 2.04 million | 2.18 million | 5 |
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More education data for Philippines
- 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 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 527,504 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 1 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 5 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.1% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 27.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Philippines was 2.05 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.41 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 51,857 in 1971.
- How does Philippines rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 18th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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