Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: South-eastern Asia
SDG: South-eastern Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 15.15 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15.15 million
Change on year
up 2.0%
Rank
105th
of 221 groups
All-time high
16.37 million
in 2018
All-time low
1.47 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: South-eastern Asia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
SDG: South-eastern Asia recorded 15.15 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: South-eastern Asia peaked at 16.37 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.47 million, in 1971.
That places SDG: South-eastern Asia 105th out of 221 groups 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 in SDG: South-eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.60 million | — |
| 1971 | 1.47 million | -59.2% |
| 1972 | 1.47 million | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 1.54 million | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 1.56 million | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 1.75 million | +12.2% |
| 1976 | 1.85 million | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 1.99 million | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 2.33 million | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 2.53 million | +8.9% |
| 1980 | 3.14 million | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 3.49 million | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 3.61 million | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 3.52 million | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 3.78 million | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 3.97 million | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 4.25 million | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 4.59 million | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 5.16 million | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 5.44 million | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 5.52 million | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 5.62 million | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 5.65 million | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 5.93 million | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 6.52 million | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 6.86 million | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 6.71 million | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 7.08 million | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 7.60 million | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 7.92 million | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 7.89 million | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 8.00 million | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 8.05 million | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 8.29 million | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 8.49 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 9.12 million | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 9.68 million | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 10.51 million | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 11.06 million | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 11.63 million | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 11.57 million | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 11.77 million | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 12.86 million | +9.3% |
| 2013 | 13.65 million | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 14.25 million | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 14.69 million | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 15.16 million | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 15.58 million | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 16.37 million | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 16.15 million | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 15.39 million | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 15.19 million | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 15.01 million | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 14.86 million | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 15.15 million | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.01 million | 1.47 million | 3.60 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.10 million | 3.14 million | 5.44 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.54 million | 5.52 million | 7.92 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.27 million | 7.89 million | 11.63 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.20 million | 11.57 million | 16.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.12 million | 14.86 million | 15.39 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near SDG: South-eastern Asia
- 102 Jordan 163,861 compare
- 103 Turkmenistan 156,916 compare
- 104 Myanmar 154,103 compare
- 105 Burkina Faso 153,670 compare
- 106 Syrian Arab Republic 148,529 compare
- 107 Gambia 148,299 compare
- 108 Hong Kong, China 138,294 compare
More education data for SDG: South-eastern Asia
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 29.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15.15 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 30.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.0787 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.27 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.1119 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.9066 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.179 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: South-eastern Asia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in SDG: South-eastern Asia was 15.15 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in SDG: South-eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.37 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in SDG: South-eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 million in 1971.
- How does SDG: South-eastern Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- SDG: South-eastern Asia ranks 105th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in SDG: South-eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this SDG: South-eastern Asia 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