Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 28,252 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 28,252 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.4% on the previous year and down 62.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico peaked at 101,472 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17,596, in 1971.
Puerto Rico ranks 146th 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 Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 17,596 | — |
| 1972 | 18,146 | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 18,545 | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 18,896 | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 19,422 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 19,756 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 94,875 | +380.2% |
| 2011 | 101,472 | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 92,023 | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 74,529 | -19.0% |
| 2015 | 37,685 | -49.4% |
| 2016 | 34,475 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 31,126 | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 21,998 | -29.3% |
| 2024 | 28,252 | +28.4% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 28,252 is below the median for high income countries, which is 96,852, 29% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 28,252 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 99,078, 29% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Puerto Rico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +380.2% | 19,756 | 94,875 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18,727 | 17,596 | 19,756 | 6 |
| 2010s | 66,598 | 31,126 | 101,472 | 7 |
| 2020s | 25,125 | 21,998 | 28,252 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina 29,406 compare
- 144 Comoros 29,145 compare
- 145 North Macedonia 29,064 compare
- 147 Mauritius 27,495 compare
- 148 Cyprus 27,270 compare
- 149 East Timor 26,657 compare
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Puerto Rico was 28,252 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 101,472 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,596 in 1971.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Puerto Rico ranks 146th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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