Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida Total
WB: Ida Total: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 45.43 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45.43 million
Change on year
up 4.8%
Rank
39th
of 221 groups
All-time high
45.43 million
in 2024
All-time low
6.64 million
in 1973
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida Total, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida Total stood at 45.43 million. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida Total peaked at 45.43 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.64 million, in 1973.
WB: Ida Total ranks 39th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Total, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 6.64 million | — |
| 1974 | 6.93 million | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 7.25 million | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 7.60 million | +4.9% |
| 1977 | 7.99 million | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 8.39 million | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 8.80 million | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 9.25 million | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 9.95 million | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 10.07 million | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 10.51 million | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 11.01 million | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 11.55 million | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 12.67 million | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 12.91 million | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 13.52 million | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 14.35 million | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 14.61 million | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 14.82 million | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 14.91 million | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 14.87 million | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 14.94 million | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 14.95 million | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 15.12 million | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 14.84 million | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 16.73 million | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 15.05 million | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 15.51 million | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 15.23 million | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 14.68 million | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 14.78 million | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 15.97 million | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 17.11 million | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 19.60 million | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 21.10 million | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 22.31 million | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 23.26 million | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 24.85 million | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 27.81 million | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 30.82 million | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 33.61 million | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 29.92 million | -11.0% |
| 2015 | 31.88 million | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 33.54 million | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 35.76 million | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 36.95 million | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 38.14 million | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 39.04 million | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 38.02 million | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 40.81 million | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 43.34 million | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 45.43 million | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.66 million | 6.64 million | 8.80 million | 7 |
| 1980s | 11.58 million | 9.25 million | 14.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.08 million | 14.61 million | 16.73 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.96 million | 14.68 million | 23.26 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.33 million | 24.85 million | 38.14 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.33 million | 38.02 million | 45.43 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: Ida Total
- 36 Kazakhstan 981,805 compare
- 37 Malaysia 936,008 compare
- 38 Morocco 913,017 compare
- 39 Republic of Korea 846,694 compare
- 40 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 837,832 compare
- 41 Angola 824,628 compare
- 42 South Africa 818,404 compare
More education data for WB: Ida Total
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 4.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 45.43 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 5.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 10.81 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 4.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3.41 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.75 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) 3.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 23.43 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida Total?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: Ida Total was 45.43 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Ida Total?
- The highest recorded value was 45.43 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: Ida Total?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.64 million in 1973.
- How does WB: Ida Total rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- WB: Ida Total ranks 39th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Ida Total?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: Ida 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