Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia
WB: South Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 43.54 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
43.54 million
Change on year
up 7.9%
Rank
42nd
of 221 groups
All-time high
49.71 million
in 2013
All-time low
569,795
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia stood at 43.54 million.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia peaked at 49.71 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 569,795, in 1971.
That places WB: South Asia 42nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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: South Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 44.73 million | — |
| 1971 | 569,795 | -98.7% |
| 1972 | 628,928 | +10.4% |
| 1973 | 681,420 | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 44.85 million | +6481.8% |
| 1975 | 971,662 | -97.8% |
| 1976 | 1.15 million | +17.9% |
| 1977 | 1.40 million | +21.9% |
| 1978 | 1.56 million | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 45.53 million | +2826.4% |
| 1980 | 45.68 million | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 2.24 million | -95.1% |
| 1982 | 2.29 million | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 2.65 million | +15.4% |
| 1984 | 2.79 million | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 3.04 million | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 3.43 million | +13.0% |
| 1987 | 3.66 million | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 4.00 million | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 3.87 million | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 3.65 million | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 3.65 million | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 3.41 million | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 3.29 million | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 3.61 million | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 3.65 million | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 3.52 million | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 3.59 million | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 46.99 million | +1207.3% |
| 1999 | 46.76 million | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 46.67 million | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 47.44 million | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 47.35 million | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 47.28 million | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 47.55 million | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 48.13 million | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 48.32 million | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 48.22 million | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 48.16 million | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 47.76 million | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 47.75 million | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 49.30 million | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 49.49 million | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 49.71 million | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 49.57 million | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 49.31 million | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 49.25 million | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 49.21 million | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 48.33 million | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 49.25 million | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 47.99 million | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 41.27 million | -14.0% |
| 2022 | 33.24 million | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 40.35 million | +21.4% |
| 2024 | 43.54 million | +7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.21 million | 569,795 | 45.53 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.37 million | 2.24 million | 45.68 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.21 million | 3.29 million | 46.99 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 47.69 million | 46.67 million | 48.32 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.12 million | 47.75 million | 49.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.28 million | 33.24 million | 47.99 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: South Asia
- 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
- 43 Ukraine 750,255 compare
- 44 Guatemala 663,774 compare
- 45 Zambia 651,791 compare
More education data for WB: South Asia
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 74.44 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 152.88 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 160.82 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.5 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in WB: South Asia was 43.54 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.71 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 569,795 in 1971.
- How does WB: South Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- WB: South Asia ranks 42nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in WB: South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: South Asia 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