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
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ecuador, 1971–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More education data for Ecuador
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 855,290 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -2.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0472 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 868,837 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0479 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.79 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,432 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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.