Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: West and Central Africa
UNICEF: West and Central Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 8.34 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.34 million
Change on year
up 1.0%
Rank
145th
of 221 groups
All-time high
9.47 million
in 2013
All-time low
1.38 million
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: West and Central Africa, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
UNICEF: West and Central Africa recorded 8.34 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: West and Central Africa peaked at 9.47 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.38 million, in 1970.
UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 145th of 221 groups on this measure, 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 UNICEF: West and Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.38 million | — |
| 1971 | 1.42 million | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 1.47 million | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 1.52 million | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 1.58 million | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 1.65 million | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 1.73 million | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 1.82 million | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 1.93 million | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 2.03 million | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 2.15 million | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 2.19 million | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 2.27 million | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 2.33 million | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 2.39 million | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 2.47 million | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.55 million | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 2.69 million | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 2.79 million | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 2.84 million | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 2.92 million | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 2.97 million | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.04 million | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 3.12 million | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 3.22 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 3.31 million | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 3.41 million | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 3.51 million | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 3.66 million | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 1.95 million | -46.8% |
| 2000 | 2.26 million | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 2.32 million | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 2.68 million | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 3.07 million | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 3.63 million | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 3.72 million | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 4.27 million | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 4.67 million | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 4.65 million | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 5.30 million | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 5.53 million | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 6.74 million | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 8.09 million | +20.0% |
| 2013 | 9.47 million | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 5.35 million | -43.5% |
| 2015 | 6.09 million | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 6.27 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 6.38 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 6.56 million | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 6.86 million | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 7.13 million | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 6.17 million | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 7.23 million | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 8.26 million | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 8.34 million | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.65 million | 1.38 million | 2.03 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.47 million | 2.15 million | 2.84 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.11 million | 1.95 million | 3.66 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.66 million | 2.26 million | 5.30 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.73 million | 5.35 million | 9.47 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.43 million | 6.17 million | 8.34 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- 142 Lithuania 29,945 compare
- 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina 29,406 compare
- 144 Comoros 29,145 compare
- 145 North Macedonia 29,064 compare
- 146 Puerto Rico 28,252 compare
- 147 Mauritius 27,495 compare
- 148 Cyprus 27,270 compare
More education data for UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 4.92 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 20.41 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.9224 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 22.91 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.5411 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8.34 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0.9535 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 5.20 million (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 5.73 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in UNICEF: West and Central Africa was 8.34 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.47 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 million in 1970.
- How does UNICEF: West and Central Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 145th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: West and Central Africa 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