Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina
Argentina: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.56 million in 2023. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina is 1.56 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina peaked at 1.75 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 223,251, in 1970.
Argentina ranks 25th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 54 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 223,251 | — |
| 1971 | 240,617 | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 259,509 | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 288,904 | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 317,793 | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 369,082 | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 402,702 | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 430,916 | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 443,330 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 455,745 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 480,216 | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 526,964 | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 570,353 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 602,226 | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 654,645 | +8.7% |
| 1985 | 693,259 | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 719,928 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 766,138 | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 798,235 | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 859,651 | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 921,067 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 982,483 | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 991,525 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 1.00 million | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 1.01 million | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 1.06 million | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 1.12 million | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.15 million | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.18 million | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 1.19 million | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 1.26 million | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 1.27 million | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 1.27 million | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 1.27 million | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 1.30 million | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 1.34 million | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 1.34 million | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 1.38 million | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 1.43 million | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.46 million | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 1.48 million | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 1.49 million | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 1.53 million | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 1.57 million | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 1.60 million | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.64 million | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 1.66 million | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.69 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.73 million | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 1.75 million | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 1.71 million | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 1.61 million | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 1.61 million | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 1.56 million | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 343,185 | 223,251 | 455,745 | 10 |
| 1980s | 667,162 | 480,216 | 859,651 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million | 921,067 | 1.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.33 million | 1.26 million | 1.46 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.61 million | 1.48 million | 1.75 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.63 million | 1.56 million | 1.71 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.68 million compare
- 23 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.67 million compare
- 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.62 million compare
- 26 Peru 1.52 million compare
- 27 Poland 1.51 million compare
- 28 Egypt 1.48 million compare
More education data for Argentina
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Argentina was 1.56 million in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 223,251 in 1970.
- How does Argentina rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Argentina ranks 25th out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.