Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Egypt
Egypt: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.48 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Egypt, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
Egypt recorded 1.48 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Egypt peaked at 1.57 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 24,558, in 1971.
That places Egypt 28th 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 24,558 | — |
| 1972 | 27,138 | +10.5% |
| 1973 | 31,767 | +17.1% |
| 1974 | 35,054 | +10.3% |
| 1975 | 35,897 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 41,948 | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 47,252 | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 53,151 | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 59,050 | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 67,913 | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 74,921 | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 76,732 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 84,539 | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 99,117 | +17.2% |
| 1985 | 113,694 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 128,272 | +12.8% |
| 1987 | 135,820 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 152,371 | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 164,269 | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 177,740 | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 198,742 | +11.8% |
| 1992 | 223,051 | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 235,733 | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 246,100 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 257,815 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 266,502 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 289,995 | +8.8% |
| 1998 | 316,801 | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 328,140 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 354,435 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 383,616 | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 413,725 | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 446,346 | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 469,942 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 541,799 | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 586,078 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 579,766 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 752,481 | +29.8% |
| 2009 | 813,934 | +8.2% |
| 2010 | 1.01 million | +23.6% |
| 2011 | 911,779 | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 938,571 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 934,920 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1.18 million | +25.9% |
| 2015 | 1.23 million | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 1.28 million | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 1.31 million | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 1.38 million | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 1.48 million | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 1.57 million | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 1.39 million | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 1.17 million | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 1.40 million | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 1.48 million | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39,535 | 24,558 | 59,050 | 9 |
| 1980s | 109,765 | 67,913 | 164,269 | 10 |
| 1990s | 254,062 | 177,740 | 328,140 | 10 |
| 2000s | 534,212 | 354,435 | 813,934 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million | 911,779 | 1.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.40 million | 1.17 million | 1.57 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More education data for Egypt
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1322 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Egypt?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Egypt was 1.48 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,558 in 1971.
- How does Egypt rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Egypt ranks 28th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.