Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Somalia
Somalia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 1,558 in 1986. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Somalia, 1971–1986
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Somalia recorded 1,558 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 1986.
That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Somalia peaked at 5,296 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 595, in 1971.
Somalia ranks 193rd of 214 countries on this measure, 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 (number) (pre-primary) in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 595 | — |
| 1972 | 758 | +27.4% |
| 1973 | 1,138 | +50.1% |
| 1974 | 1,240 | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 1,080 | -12.9% |
| 1977 | 1,206 | +11.7% |
| 1978 | 1,645 | +36.4% |
| 1979 | 5,296 | +221.9% |
| 1980 | 2,073 | -60.9% |
| 1981 | 2,089 | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 1,752 | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 1,938 | +10.6% |
| 1984 | 1,201 | -38.0% |
| 1985 | 1,370 | +14.1% |
| 1986 | 1,558 | +13.7% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 1,558 is below the median for low income countries, which is 159,688, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 1,558 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178,431, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Somalia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +221.9% | 1,645 | 5,296 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,620 | 595 | 5,296 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,712 | 1,201 | 2,089 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 190 Antigua and Barbuda 2,050 compare
- 191 Andorra 1,909 compare
- 192 Micronesia (country) 1,743 compare
- 194 Cayman Islands 1,397 compare
- 195 Dominica 1,355 compare
- 196 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1,284
More education data for Somalia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,504 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 676 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 882 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 115,828 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,607 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -7.59 % change on previous year (1986)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2023)
- 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 Somalia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Somalia was 1,558 in 1986, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,296 in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 595 in 1971.
- How does Somalia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Somalia ranks 193rd out of 214 countries with data for 1986.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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