Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Fiji
Fiji: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 17,904 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Fiji, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Fiji is 17,904, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and up 139.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Fiji peaked at 19,225 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3,256, in 1974.
That places Fiji 159th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3,256 | — |
| 1975 | 3,339 | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 3,460 | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 3,581 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 3,894 | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 4,089 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 4,493 | +9.9% |
| 1981 | 4,536 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 4,815 | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 5,393 | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 5,340 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 4,206 | -21.2% |
| 1986 | 5,400 | +28.4% |
| 1987 | 6,217 | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 6,647 | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 7,076 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 7,506 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 7,839 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 8,209 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 7,276 | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 6,344 | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 7,034 | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 8,457 | +20.2% |
| 1997 | 8,490 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 8,466 | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 9,223 | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 6,508 | -29.4% |
| 2001 | 7,076 | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 7,593 | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 8,111 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 8,628 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 8,636 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 8,644 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 8,812 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 8,981 | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 9,149 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 7,464 | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 16,019 | +114.6% |
| 2018 | 19,225 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 19,116 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 18,172 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 16,777 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 17,221 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 19,178 | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 17,904 | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,603 | 3,256 | 4,089 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,412 | 4,206 | 7,076 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,884 | 6,344 | 9,223 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,214 | 6,508 | 9,149 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,456 | 7,464 | 19,225 | 4 |
| 2020s | 17,850 | 16,777 | 19,178 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 156 Libya 22,246 compare
- 157 Martinique 21,232 compare
- 158 Cape Verde 19,969 compare
- 160 Suriname 17,760 compare
- 161 Montenegro 17,669 compare
- 162 Macau, China 16,188 compare
More education data for Fiji
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,938 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1227 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 113,938 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1227 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,581 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Fiji?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Fiji was 17,904 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 19,225 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,256 in 1974.
- How does Fiji rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Fiji ranks 159th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.