Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend
WB: Early-demographic Dividend: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 91.79 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
91.79 million
Change on year
up 5.9%
Rank
14th
of 221 groups
All-time high
93.93 million
in 2019
All-time low
5.70 million
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend stood at 91.79 million.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend peaked at 93.93 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5.70 million, in 1971.
WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 14th 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 WB: Early-demographic Dividend, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 53.53 million | — |
| 1971 | 5.70 million | -89.4% |
| 1972 | 5.92 million | +3.9% |
| 1973 | 9.10 million | +53.8% |
| 1974 | 50.52 million | +455.1% |
| 1975 | 7.30 million | -85.5% |
| 1976 | 8.16 million | +11.7% |
| 1977 | 8.85 million | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 9.13 million | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 55.99 million | +513.3% |
| 1980 | 54.26 million | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 11.47 million | -78.9% |
| 1982 | 12.15 million | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 13.01 million | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 13.84 million | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 14.71 million | +6.3% |
| 1986 | 16.25 million | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 16.76 million | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 17.96 million | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 18.85 million | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 19.00 million | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 19.89 million | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 20.08 million | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 20.14 million | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 20.75 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 21.27 million | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 21.73 million | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 21.70 million | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 66.08 million | +204.6% |
| 1999 | 66.41 million | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 67.17 million | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 67.96 million | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 67.23 million | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 67.57 million | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 68.97 million | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 71.29 million | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 74.75 million | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 76.85 million | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 78.57 million | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 79.31 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 79.98 million | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 82.24 million | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 84.58 million | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 86.39 million | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 87.37 million | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 88.94 million | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 89.40 million | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 90.99 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 92.12 million | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 93.93 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 92.53 million | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 84.04 million | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 78.36 million | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 86.69 million | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 91.79 million | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.42 million | 5.70 million | 55.99 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.93 million | 11.47 million | 54.26 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.71 million | 19.00 million | 66.41 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.97 million | 67.17 million | 79.31 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.59 million | 79.98 million | 93.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.68 million | 78.36 million | 92.53 million | 5 |
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More education data for WB: Early-demographic Dividend
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0322 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 163.59 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.3392 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 156.47 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13.97 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 188.52 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -0.2597 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Early-demographic Dividend was 91.79 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 93.93 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.70 million in 1971.
- How does WB: Early-demographic Dividend rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- WB: Early-demographic Dividend ranks 14th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Early-demographic Dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Early-demographic Dividend 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