Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Australia
Australia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 609,231 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Australia, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Australia stood at 609,231. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Australia peaked at 609,231 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 156,641, in 1984.
Australia ranks 48th of 214 countries 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 (number), gaps filled in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 184,381 | — |
| 1972 | 183,769 | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 183,157 | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 182,545 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 186,652 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 203,146 | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 203,114 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 195,348 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 173,521 | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 165,742 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 160,580 | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 158,188 | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 158,468 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 156,641 | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 161,974 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 168,448 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 172,815 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 175,079 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 179,344 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 180,470 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 180,809 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 181,358 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 182,269 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 186,163 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 243,800 | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 200,500 | -17.8% |
| 1997 | 207,000 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 223,499 | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 239,998 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 256,497 | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 272,996 | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 263,541 | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 211,627 | -19.7% |
| 2004 | 214,059 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 221,672 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 212,998 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 212,402 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 215,526 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 219,741 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 218,387 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 273,564 | +25.3% |
| 2012 | 320,254 | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 334,387 | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 357,052 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 393,403 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 533,825 | +35.7% |
| 2017 | 528,373 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 533,835 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 539,365 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 529,233 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 546,629 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 588,248 | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 592,906 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 609,231 | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 188,404 | 173,521 | 203,146 | 9 |
| 1980s | 165,728 | 156,641 | 179,344 | 10 |
| 1990s | 202,587 | 180,470 | 243,800 | 10 |
| 2000s | 230,106 | 211,627 | 272,996 | 10 |
| 2010s | 403,244 | 218,387 | 539,365 | 10 |
| 2020s | 573,249 | 529,233 | 609,231 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More education data for Australia
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.65 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Australia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Australia was 609,231 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 609,231 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 156,641 in 1984.
- How does Australia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Australia ranks 48th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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.