Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 104,560 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 104,560 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 109,328 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4,822, in 1970.
That places Singapore 116th out of 214 countries with data for 2023, 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,822 | — |
| 1971 | 5,055 | +4.8% |
| 1972 | 5,533 | +9.5% |
| 1973 | 5,315 | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 5,142 | -3.3% |
| 1975 | 4,883 | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 5,015 | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 5,674 | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 6,274 | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 11,529 | +83.8% |
| 1980 | 11,142 | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 12,228 | +9.7% |
| 1983 | 13,142 | +7.5% |
| 1984 | 14,749 | +12.2% |
| 1985 | 15,658 | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 16,268 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 17,554 | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 17,508 | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 17,858 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 108,594 | +508.1% |
| 2019 | 109,328 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 109,291 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 108,113 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 106,757 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 104,560 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,924 | 4,822 | 11,529 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15,123 | 11,142 | 17,858 | 9 |
| 2010s | 108,961 | 108,594 | 109,328 | 2 |
| 2020s | 107,180 | 104,560 | 109,291 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More education data for Singapore
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 116,089 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Singapore was 104,560 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 109,328 in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,822 in 1970.
- How does Singapore rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 116th out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release