Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 177.62 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
177.62 million
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
7th
of 221 groups
All-time high
185.73 million
in 2019
All-time low
21.98 million
in 1972
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total recorded 177.62 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total peaked at 185.73 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 21.98 million, in 1972.
WB: Ida & Ibrd Total ranks 7th 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: Ida & Ibrd Total, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 72.30 million | — |
| 1971 | 22.38 million | -69.0% |
| 1972 | 21.98 million | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 25.72 million | +17.0% |
| 1974 | 67.71 million | +163.3% |
| 1975 | 25.42 million | -62.5% |
| 1976 | 30.48 million | +19.9% |
| 1977 | 39.56 million | +29.8% |
| 1978 | 35.77 million | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 82.40 million | +130.4% |
| 1980 | 82.46 million | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 44.65 million | -45.9% |
| 1982 | 42.59 million | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 44.65 million | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 46.23 million | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 49.28 million | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 56.69 million | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 58.06 million | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 61.41 million | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 67.09 million | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 67.96 million | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 69.52 million | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 72.20 million | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 74.26 million | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 75.41 million | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 76.34 million | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 75.52 million | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 75.58 million | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 118.42 million | +56.7% |
| 1999 | 115.92 million | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 116.28 million | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 116.51 million | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 114.29 million | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 115.62 million | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 118.53 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 122.07 million | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 127.58 million | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 130.02 million | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 133.45 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 136.76 million | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 140.12 million | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 147.34 million | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 156.70 million | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 163.78 million | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 163.96 million | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 168.65 million | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 173.17 million | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 179.03 million | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 182.66 million | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 185.73 million | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 184.21 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 174.82 million | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 169.98 million | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 177.77 million | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 177.62 million | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.37 million | 21.98 million | 82.40 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.31 million | 42.59 million | 82.46 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.11 million | 67.96 million | 118.42 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 123.11 million | 114.29 million | 136.76 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 166.11 million | 140.12 million | 185.73 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 176.88 million | 169.98 million | 184.21 million | 5 |
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- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.9272 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 270.72 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total was 177.62 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- The highest recorded value was 185.73 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.98 million in 1972.
- How does WB: Ida & Ibrd Total rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- WB: Ida & Ibrd Total ranks 7th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Ida & Ibrd Total?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Ida & Ibrd Total 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