Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Colombia
Colombia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.90 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Colombia, 1972–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Colombia is 1.90 million, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Colombia peaked at 2.29 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 72,417, in 1972.
Colombia ranks 20th 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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 72,417 | — |
| 1973 | 74,963 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 84,705 | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 95,908 | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 107,553 | +12.1% |
| 1977 | 116,569 | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 126,341 | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 147,113 | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 174,369 | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 204,541 | +17.3% |
| 1982 | 194,005 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 221,262 | +14.0% |
| 1984 | 259,845 | +17.4% |
| 1985 | 285,286 | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 276,476 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 296,190 | +7.1% |
| 1988 | 312,308 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 328,425 | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 335,470 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 342,514 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 468,379 | +36.7% |
| 1993 | 506,080 | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 627,782 | +24.0% |
| 1995 | 726,721 | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 919,680 | +26.6% |
| 1997 | 955,771 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 991,862 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.03 million | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 1.07 million | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 1.06 million | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 1.07 million | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 1.07 million | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 1.07 million | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 1.11 million | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 1.11 million | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 1.07 million | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 1.31 million | +23.0% |
| 2009 | 1.37 million | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 1.30 million | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 1.31 million | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 1.74 million | +32.9% |
| 2019 | 2.29 million | +31.4% |
| 2020 | 2.00 million | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 1.81 million | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 1.90 million | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 103,196 | 72,417 | 147,113 | 8 |
| 1980s | 255,271 | 174,369 | 328,425 | 10 |
| 1990s | 690,844 | 335,470 | 1.03 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 million | 1.06 million | 1.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 million | 1.30 million | 2.29 million | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.90 million | 1.81 million | 2.00 million | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 17 Nigeria 2.31 million compare
- 18 Philippines 2.05 million compare
- 19 Türkiye 2.03 million compare
- 21 Ghana 1.86 million compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.68 million compare
- 23 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.67 million compare
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Colombia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Colombia was 1.90 million in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,417 in 1972.
- How does Colombia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Colombia ranks 20th out of 214 countries with data for 2022.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.