Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin
Benin: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 170,241 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin, 1976–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin is 170,241, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin peaked at 172,424 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1976.
Benin ranks 98th 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 Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 3,779 | — |
| 1982 | 4,925 | +30.3% |
| 1983 | 5,667 | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 7,655 | +35.1% |
| 1985 | 9,895 | +29.3% |
| 1986 | 11,302 | +14.2% |
| 1987 | 13,040 | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 13,288 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 13,433 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 13,164 | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 13,623 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 13,827 | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 14,814 | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 14,512 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 15,979 | +10.1% |
| 1996 | 16,738 | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 17,122 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 17,507 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 17,891 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 27,748 | +55.1% |
| 2001 | 25,010 | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 23,395 | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 21,857 | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 22,022 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 27,673 | +25.7% |
| 2006 | 31,200 | +12.7% |
| 2007 | 49,613 | +59.0% |
| 2008 | 68,026 | +37.1% |
| 2009 | 74,033 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 97,333 | +31.5% |
| 2011 | 109,449 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 111,621 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 119,138 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 128,703 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 151,732 | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 160,448 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 166,436 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 172,424 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 169,011 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 156,669 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 165,984 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 170,241 | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1980s | 8,298 | 0 | 13,433 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,518 | 13,164 | 17,891 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37,058 | 21,857 | 74,033 | 10 |
| 2010s | 138,630 | 97,333 | 172,424 | 10 |
| 2020s | 164,298 | 156,669 | 170,241 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Benin was 170,241 in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 172,424 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1976.
- How does Benin rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Benin ranks 98th out of 214 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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.
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- 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.