Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries
UNICEF: All Unicef Countries: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 178.96 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
178.96 million
Change on year
down 0.2%
Rank
6th
of 221 groups
All-time high
187.46 million
in 2019
All-time low
22.08 million
in 1972
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries stood at 178.96 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries peaked at 187.46 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22.08 million, in 1972.
UNICEF: All Unicef Countries ranks 6th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 72.80 million | — |
| 1971 | 22.49 million | -69.1% |
| 1972 | 22.08 million | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 25.64 million | +16.1% |
| 1974 | 67.46 million | +163.1% |
| 1975 | 25.11 million | -62.8% |
| 1976 | 30.17 million | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 39.24 million | +30.0% |
| 1978 | 35.37 million | -9.9% |
| 1979 | 81.75 million | +131.1% |
| 1980 | 81.97 million | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 44.23 million | -46.0% |
| 1982 | 42.18 million | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 44.28 million | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 45.93 million | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 49.00 million | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 56.43 million | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 57.81 million | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 61.24 million | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 66.97 million | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 68.05 million | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 69.72 million | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 72.54 million | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 74.75 million | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 75.97 million | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 76.94 million | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 76.17 million | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 76.32 million | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 119.19 million | +56.2% |
| 1999 | 117.09 million | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 117.48 million | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 118.83 million | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 116.59 million | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 117.89 million | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 120.78 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 124.20 million | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 129.62 million | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 131.91 million | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 135.29 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 138.51 million | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 141.78 million | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 149.01 million | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 158.36 million | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 165.38 million | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 165.60 million | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 170.37 million | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 174.97 million | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 180.88 million | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 184.44 million | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 187.46 million | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 185.98 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 176.28 million | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 171.56 million | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 179.26 million | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 178.96 million | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.21 million | 22.08 million | 81.75 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.01 million | 42.18 million | 81.97 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.67 million | 68.05 million | 119.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.11 million | 116.59 million | 138.51 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 167.83 million | 141.78 million | 187.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 178.41 million | 171.56 million | 185.98 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries was 178.96 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- The highest recorded value was 187.46 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.08 million in 1972.
- How does UNICEF: All Unicef Countries rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- UNICEF: All Unicef Countries ranks 6th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in UNICEF: All Unicef Countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: All Unicef Countries 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