Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador

Ecuador: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 579,806 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
579,806
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
52nd
of 214 countries
All-time high
690,713
in 2016
All-time low
13,755
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

Ecuador recorded 579,806 for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.

That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador peaked at 690,713 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 13,755, in 1971.

That places Ecuador 52nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Ecuador, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador, 1971 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1971 13,755
1972 14,679 +6.7%
1973 15,983 +8.9%
1974 18,532 +15.9%
1975 21,215 +14.5%
1976 23,864 +12.5%
1977 28,168 +18.0%
1978 32,347 +14.8%
1979 39,861 +23.2%
1980 41,016 +2.9%
1981 50,819 +23.9%
1982 57,830 +13.8%
1983 65,959 +14.1%
1984 80,079 +21.4%
1985 86,535 +8.1%
1986 93,665 +8.2%
1987 102,137 +9.0%
1988 108,348 +6.1%
1989 108,524 +0.2%
1990 114,182 +5.2%
1991 115,024 +0.7%
1992 123,074 +7.0%
1993 130,378 +5.9%
1994 124,436 -4.6%
1995 136,158 +9.4%
1996 145,858 +7.1%
1997 156,772 +7.5%
1998 168,128 +7.2%
1999 181,147 +7.7%
2000 189,407 +4.6%
2001 199,588 +5.4%
2002 209,334 +4.9%
2003 212,938 +1.7%
2004 221,197 +3.9%
2005 231,539 +4.7%
2006 260,559 +12.5%
2007 289,700 +11.2%
2008 372,969 +28.7%
2009 421,532 +13.0%
2010 446,298 +5.9%
2011 488,932 +9.6%
2012 523,849 +7.1%
2013 596,023 +13.8%
2014 680,003 +14.1%
2015 686,176 +0.9%
2016 690,713 +0.7%
2017 672,628 -2.6%
2018 638,551 -5.1%
2019 614,926 -3.7%
2020 551,471 -10.3%
2021 580,876 +5.3%
2022 617,602 +6.3%
2023 607,005 -1.7%
2024 579,806 -4.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 23,156 13,755 39,861 9
1980s 79,491 41,016 108,524 10
1990s 139,516 114,182 181,147 10
2000s 260,876 189,407 421,532 10
2010s 603,810 446,298 690,713 10
2020s 587,352 551,471 617,602 5

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  4. 53 Israel 569,374 compare
  5. 54 Canada 564,540 compare
  6. 55 Chile 544,214 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador was 579,806 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 690,713 in 2016.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 13,755 in 1971.
How does Ecuador rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
Ecuador ranks 52nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador 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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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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
435 places, 19,298 data points, 1970–2025
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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.