Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 138,294 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong is 138,294, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong peaked at 231,610 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 138,294, in 2024.
Hong Kong ranks 108th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 140,960 | — |
| 1972 | 141,466 | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 144,115 | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 143,706 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 151,456 | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 160,184 | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 172,410 | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 186,225 | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 198,351 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 192,517 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 197,410 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 200,426 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 205,200 | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 209,869 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 226,450 | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 229,089 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 231,610 | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 225,108 | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 214,703 | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 201,750 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 196,466 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 193,658 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 189,730 | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 187,549 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 180,109 | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 180,317 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 178,890 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 177,462 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 178,551 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 179,640 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 180,730 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 181,819 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 168,844 | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 159,895 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 152,792 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 149,155 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 140,783 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 138,393 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 139,228 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 141,967 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 150,457 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 159,040 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 166,400 | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 171,497 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 178,119 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 187,155 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 185,799 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 182,995 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 176,245 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 176,310 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 166,849 | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 158,014 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 145,686 | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 138,294 | -5.1% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 138,294 is above the median for high income countries, which is 96,852, 1.4× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 138,294 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 3.7× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 159,875 | 140,960 | 198,351 | 9 |
| 1980s | 213,238 | 192,517 | 231,610 | 10 |
| 1990s | 186,448 | 177,462 | 201,750 | 10 |
| 2000s | 159,128 | 138,393 | 181,819 | 10 |
| 2010s | 169,967 | 141,967 | 187,155 | 10 |
| 2020s | 157,031 | 138,294 | 176,310 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More education data for Hong Kong
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.48 (2007)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.6 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Hong Kong was 138,294 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 231,610 in 1987.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 138,294 in 2024.
- How does Hong Kong rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Hong Kong ranks 108th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.