Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Bahrain
Bahrain: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 30,538 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Bahrain, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Bahrain is 30,538, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Bahrain peaked at 35,779 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,097, in 1971.
Bahrain ranks 141st of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,097 | — |
| 1972 | 1,098 | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 1,100 | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 1,290 | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 1,408 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 1,983 | +40.8% |
| 1977 | 2,658 | +34.0% |
| 1978 | 2,403 | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 2,621 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 2,931 | +11.8% |
| 1981 | 3,730 | +27.3% |
| 1982 | 4,383 | +17.5% |
| 1983 | 5,053 | +15.3% |
| 1984 | 5,217 | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 6,731 | +29.0% |
| 1986 | 7,608 | +13.0% |
| 1987 | 8,238 | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 8,670 | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 8,994 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 9,025 | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 9,056 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 10,161 | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 11,492 | +13.1% |
| 1994 | 12,008 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 12,807 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 12,277 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 12,308 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 13,666 | +11.0% |
| 1999 | 14,064 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 14,493 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 15,200 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 15,610 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 16,248 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 17,740 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 18,393 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 18,992 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 20,426 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 21,859 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 24,486 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 26,107 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 27,080 | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 27,891 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 30,285 | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 32,868 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 33,186 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 33,996 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 34,055 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 34,585 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 34,355 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 35,779 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 32,018 | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 28,256 | -11.7% |
| 2023 | 31,926 | +13.0% |
| 2024 | 30,538 | -4.3% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 30,538 is below the median for high income countries, which is 96,852, 32% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 30,538 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 163,861, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,740 | 1,097 | 2,658 | 9 |
| 1980s | 6,156 | 2,931 | 8,994 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,686 | 9,025 | 14,064 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,345 | 14,493 | 24,486 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,441 | 26,107 | 34,585 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,703 | 28,256 | 35,779 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Bahrain?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Bahrain was 30,538 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 35,779 in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,097 in 1971.
- How does Bahrain rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Bahrain ranks 141st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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.