Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 9,227 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2016, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 9,227. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 70.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 9,227 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 200, in 1972.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 173rd out of 214 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 224 | — |
| 1972 | 200 | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 1,627 | +713.5% |
| 1978 | 1,318 | -19.0% |
| 1980 | 1,546 | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 2,430 | +57.2% |
| 1982 | 2,664 | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 2,842 | +6.7% |
| 1984 | 2,998 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 3,023 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 3,240 | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 3,442 | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 3,446 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 3,907 | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 4,431 | +13.4% |
| 2002 | 4,677 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 4,376 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 5,193 | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 5,424 | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 5,999 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 6,382 | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 7,027 | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 6,309 | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 8,591 | +36.2% |
| 2012 | 8,510 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,881 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 7,009 | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 8,610 | +22.8% |
| 2016 | 9,227 | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 842.25 | 200 | 1,627 | 4 |
| 1980s | 2,773 | 1,546 | 3,442 | 8 |
| 1990s | 3,676 | 3,446 | 3,907 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5,439 | 4,376 | 7,027 | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,020 | 6,309 | 9,227 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 170 Brunei Darussalam 12,475 compare
- 171 Kiribati 9,965 compare
- 172 Malta 9,575 compare
- 174 French Guiana 9,098 compare
- 175 Guinea-Bissau 8,950 compare
- 176 Djibouti 7,167 compare
More education data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 936 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,544 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,458 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,769 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,875 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,172 (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.14 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1796 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Sao Tome and Principe was 9,227 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 9,227 in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 in 1972.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 173rd out of 214 countries with data for 2016.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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