Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ghana
Ghana: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.86 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ghana, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ghana stood at 1.86 million.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ghana peaked at 2.19 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18,841, in 1971.
That places Ghana 21st out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18,841 | — |
| 1972 | 22,118 | +17.4% |
| 1973 | 25,395 | +14.8% |
| 1974 | 40,742 | +60.4% |
| 1975 | 56,089 | +37.7% |
| 1976 | 87,193 | +55.5% |
| 1977 | 118,298 | +35.7% |
| 1978 | 149,402 | +26.3% |
| 1979 | 161,974 | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 193,917 | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 158,395 | -18.3% |
| 1982 | 142,755 | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 143,820 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 151,011 | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 158,597 | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 171,182 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 236,665 | +38.3% |
| 1988 | 282,607 | +19.4% |
| 1989 | 285,865 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 323,406 | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 506,128 | +56.5% |
| 2000 | 672,842 | +32.9% |
| 2001 | 647,126 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 702,304 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 768,818 | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 807,101 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 731,331 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 998,819 | +36.6% |
| 2007 | 1.10 million | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 1.26 million | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million | +22.9% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million | +20.9% |
| 2011 | 2.19 million | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 1.54 million | -29.6% |
| 2013 | 1.60 million | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 1.65 million | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 1.77 million | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 1.77 million | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1.77 million | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 1.78 million | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 1.85 million | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 1.87 million | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.82 million | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 1.96 million | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 1.91 million | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 1.86 million | -2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 75,561 | 18,841 | 161,974 | 9 |
| 1980s | 192,481 | 142,755 | 285,865 | 10 |
| 1990s | 414,767 | 323,406 | 506,128 | 2 |
| 2000s | 923,784 | 647,126 | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.78 million | 1.54 million | 2.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 million | 1.82 million | 1.96 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 18 Philippines 2.05 million compare
- 19 Türkiye 2.03 million compare
- 20 Colombia 1.90 million compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.68 million compare
- 23 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.67 million compare
- 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.62 million compare
More education data for Ghana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 174,414 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1448 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ghana?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Ghana was 1.86 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,841 in 1971.
- How does Ghana rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Ghana ranks 21st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.