Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia

Liberia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 247,395 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
247,395
Change on year
down 37.4%
World rank
78th
of 214 countries
All-time high
625,098
in 2015
All-time low
40,028
in 1970
Years of data
30
1970–2022

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia, 1970–2022

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1970199620221970: 40.0k1971: 43.8k1972: 48.9k1973: 50.5k1974: 52.1k1975: 53.8k1976: 49.8k1977: 56.1k1978: 62.4k1979: 72.2k1980: 80.2k1981: 77.8k1982: 75.4k1983: 72.9k1984: 70.5k1998: 65.7k1999: 111.6k2000: 186.2k2011: 611.8k2012: 450.2k2013: 288.5k2014: 624.7k2015: 625.1k2016: 539.2k2017: 509.6k2018: 520.6k2019: 531.7k2020: 542.7k2021: 395.0k2022: 247.4k

Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

In 2022, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia stood at 247,395.

The figure is down 37.4% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia peaked at 625,098 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 40,028, in 1970.

Liberia ranks 78th of 214 countries on this measure, 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 Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia, 1970 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1970 40,028
1971 43,809 +9.4%
1972 48,853 +11.5%
1973 50,497 +3.4%
1974 52,141 +3.3%
1975 53,785 +3.2%
1976 49,829 -7.4%
1977 56,119 +12.6%
1978 62,409 +11.2%
1979 72,218 +15.7%
1980 80,215 +11.1%
1981 77,788 -3.0%
1982 75,361 -3.1%
1983 72,934 -3.2%
1984 70,507 -3.3%
1998 65,676 -6.9%
1999 111,590 +69.9%
2000 186,169 +66.8%
2011 611,807 +228.6%
2012 450,173 -26.4%
2013 288,539 -35.9%
2014 624,655 +116.5%
2015 625,098 +0.1%
2016 539,250 -13.7%
2017 509,618 -5.5%
2018 520,644 +2.2%
2019 531,670 +2.1%
2020 542,696 +2.1%
2021 395,046 -27.2%
2022 247,395 -37.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 52,969 40,028 72,218 10
1980s 75,361 70,507 80,215 5
1990s 88,633 65,676 111,590 2
2000s 186,169 186,169 186,169 1
2010s 522,384 288,539 625,098 9
2020s 395,046 247,395 542,696 3

Countries ranked near Liberia

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  3. 77 Tunisia 250,813 compare
  4. 79 United Arab Emirates 244,466 compare
  5. 80 Burundi 233,262 compare
  6. 81 Lao People's Democratic Republic 232,166 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia was 247,395 in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 625,098 in 2015.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 40,028 in 1970.
How does Liberia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
Liberia ranks 78th out of 214 countries with data for 2022.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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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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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
435 places, 19,298 data points, 1970–2025
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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.