Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India
India: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 37.89 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India stood at 37.89 million.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India peaked at 44.06 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 357,749, in 1971.
India ranks 2nd of 214 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 357,749 | — |
| 1972 | 414,769 | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 458,636 | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 490,046 | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 521,456 | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 569,296 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 671,420 | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 690,352 | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 766,314 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 842,276 | +9.9% |
| 1981 | 918,238 | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 836,484 | -8.9% |
| 1983 | 1.02 million | +22.1% |
| 1984 | 979,915 | -4.0% |
| 1985 | 1.03 million | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 1.24 million | +19.6% |
| 1987 | 1.27 million | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 1.42 million | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 1.44 million | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 1.35 million | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 1.51 million | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 1.44 million | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 1.46 million | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 1.94 million | +32.6% |
| 1995 | 2.12 million | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 2.14 million | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 2.38 million | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 44.06 million | +1749.3% |
| 2018 | 43.23 million | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 43.90 million | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 42.40 million | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 35.68 million | -15.9% |
| 2022 | 27.63 million | -22.6% |
| 2023 | 34.67 million | +25.5% |
| 2024 | 37.79 million | +9.0% |
| 2025 | 37.89 million | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 548,893 | 357,749 | 766,314 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.10 million | 836,484 | 1.44 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.79 million | 1.35 million | 2.38 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 43.73 million | 43.23 million | 44.06 million | 3 |
| 2020s | 36.01 million | 27.63 million | 42.40 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 40.93 million compare
- 3 Pakistan 9.95 million compare
- 4 United States of America 8.48 million compare
- 5 Russian Federation 6.50 million compare
More education data for India
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 60.33 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in India was 37.89 million in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 44.06 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 357,749 in 1971.
- How does India rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- India ranks 2nd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.
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- 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.