Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only
WB: Ibrd Only: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 132.19 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
132.19 million
Change on year
down 1.7%
Rank
11th
of 221 groups
All-time high
147.58 million
in 2019
All-time low
15.50 million
in 1972
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only stood at 132.19 million.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only peaked at 147.58 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.50 million, in 1972.
WB: Ibrd Only ranks 11th 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: Ibrd Only, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 66.11 million | — |
| 1971 | 16.04 million | -75.7% |
| 1972 | 15.50 million | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 19.08 million | +23.1% |
| 1974 | 60.78 million | +218.6% |
| 1975 | 18.16 million | -70.1% |
| 1976 | 22.87 million | +25.9% |
| 1977 | 31.57 million | +38.0% |
| 1978 | 27.38 million | -13.3% |
| 1979 | 73.61 million | +168.8% |
| 1980 | 73.21 million | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 34.70 million | -52.6% |
| 1982 | 32.51 million | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 34.14 million | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 35.22 million | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 37.73 million | +7.1% |
| 1986 | 44.03 million | +16.7% |
| 1987 | 45.15 million | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 47.90 million | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 52.74 million | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 53.35 million | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 54.70 million | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 57.29 million | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 59.40 million | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 60.47 million | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 61.39 million | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 60.41 million | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 60.74 million | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 101.69 million | +67.4% |
| 1999 | 100.87 million | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 100.77 million | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 101.28 million | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 99.61 million | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 100.84 million | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 102.56 million | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 104.96 million | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 107.97 million | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 108.92 million | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 111.14 million | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 113.49 million | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 115.28 million | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 119.52 million | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 125.88 million | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 130.16 million | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 134.04 million | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 136.77 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 139.63 million | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 143.27 million | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 145.71 million | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 147.58 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 145.17 million | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 136.81 million | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 129.16 million | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 134.43 million | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 132.19 million | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.11 million | 15.50 million | 73.61 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.73 million | 32.51 million | 73.21 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.03 million | 53.35 million | 101.69 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.15 million | 99.61 million | 113.49 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 133.79 million | 115.28 million | 147.58 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.55 million | 129.16 million | 145.17 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: Ibrd Only
More education data for WB: Ibrd Only
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 192.21 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 1.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 92.82 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 99.39 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6.10 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15.25 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -1.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 220.38 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ibrd Only was 132.19 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Ibrd Only?
- The highest recorded value was 147.58 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Ibrd Only?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.50 million in 1972.
- How does WB: Ibrd Only rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- WB: Ibrd Only ranks 11th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Ibrd Only?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Ibrd Only 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