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
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Liberia, 1970–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Liberia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,857 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,815 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 123,519 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 123,876 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 274,573 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 569,741 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.417 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.106 units per person (2022)
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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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.