Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Brazil
Brazil: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 5.30 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Brazil, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Brazil recorded 5.30 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Brazil peaked at 5.78 million in 1993 and was at its lowest, 374,267, in 1970.
Brazil ranks 6th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 374,267 | — |
| 1971 | 422,313 | +12.8% |
| 1972 | 459,960 | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 498,824 | +8.4% |
| 1974 | 529,845 | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 566,008 | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 707,470 | +25.0% |
| 1977 | 780,048 | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 944,583 | +21.1% |
| 1979 | 1.20 million | +26.8% |
| 1980 | 1.34 million | +11.5% |
| 1981 | 1.54 million | +15.6% |
| 1982 | 1.87 million | +20.9% |
| 1983 | 2.08 million | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 2.48 million | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 2.65 million | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 3.08 million | +16.4% |
| 1987 | 4.74 million | +53.6% |
| 1988 | 4.73 million | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 4.84 million | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 5.06 million | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 5.28 million | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 5.57 million | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 5.78 million | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 5.69 million | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 5.75 million | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 5.71 million | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 5.72 million | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 4.98 million | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 5.02 million | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 4.90 million | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.72 million | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 4.70 million | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 4.77 million | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 4.87 million | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 4.97 million | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 4.92 million | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 5.04 million | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 5.10 million | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 5.16 million | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 5.22 million | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 5.18 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 4.90 million | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 5.09 million | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 5.34 million | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 5.30 million | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 648,142 | 374,267 | 1.20 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.93 million | 1.34 million | 4.84 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.57 million | 5.06 million | 5.78 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.96 million | 4.90 million | 5.02 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.95 million | 4.70 million | 5.22 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.16 million | 4.90 million | 5.34 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More education data for Brazil
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.44 million (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.50 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0713 units per person (2024)
- 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 Brazil?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Brazil was 5.30 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 5.78 million in 1993.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 374,267 in 1970.
- How does Brazil rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Brazil ranks 6th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.