Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China
China: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 40.93 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China is 40.93 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.6% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China peaked at 48.19 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.45 million, in 1974.
China ranks 1st 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2.45 million | — |
| 1975 | 2.64 million | +7.7% |
| 1976 | 6.20 million | +135.0% |
| 1977 | 13.96 million | +125.1% |
| 1978 | 8.97 million | -35.7% |
| 1979 | 7.88 million | -12.2% |
| 1980 | 8.79 million | +11.6% |
| 1981 | 11.51 million | +30.9% |
| 1982 | 10.56 million | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 11.13 million | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 11.40 million | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 12.95 million | +13.5% |
| 1986 | 14.80 million | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 16.29 million | +10.1% |
| 1988 | 18.08 million | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 18.55 million | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 18.48 million | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 19.72 million | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 22.09 million | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 24.28 million | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 25.53 million | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 26.30 million | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 27.11 million | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 26.66 million | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 25.19 million | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 24.03 million | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 23.26 million | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 22.44 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 20.22 million | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 20.36 million | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 20.84 million | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 21.31 million | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 21.79 million | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 22.64 million | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 23.49 million | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 24.75 million | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 26.58 million | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 29.77 million | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 34.24 million | +15.0% |
| 2013 | 36.86 million | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 38.95 million | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 40.51 million | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 42.65 million | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 44.14 million | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 46.00 million | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 46.56 million | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 47.14 million | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 48.19 million | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 48.06 million | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 46.28 million | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 40.93 million | -11.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 40.93 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 255.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 40.93 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 1107.8× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +135.0% | 2.64 million | 6.20 million |
| 1977 | +125.1% | 6.20 million | 13.96 million |
| 1978 | -35.7% | 13.96 million | 8.97 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.01 million | 2.45 million | 13.96 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 13.41 million | 8.79 million | 18.55 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.94 million | 18.48 million | 27.11 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.11 million | 20.22 million | 24.75 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.63 million | 26.58 million | 46.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.12 million | 40.93 million | 48.19 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in China was 40.93 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 48.19 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.45 million in 1974.
- How does China rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- China ranks 1st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.