Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions
MDG: Developing Regions: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 171.20 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions stood at 171.20 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions peaked at 178.45 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.85 million, in 1972.
That places MDG: Developing Regions 9th out of 221 groups 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 MDG: Developing Regions, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 66.88 million | — |
| 1971 | 16.43 million | -75.4% |
| 1972 | 15.85 million | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 19.19 million | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 60.75 million | +216.6% |
| 1975 | 17.99 million | -70.4% |
| 1976 | 22.88 million | +27.2% |
| 1977 | 31.79 million | +38.9% |
| 1978 | 27.70 million | -12.9% |
| 1979 | 74.05 million | +167.4% |
| 1980 | 74.14 million | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 34.74 million | -53.1% |
| 1982 | 34.89 million | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 36.99 million | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 38.62 million | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 41.70 million | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 46.09 million | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 50.54 million | +9.7% |
| 1988 | 53.90 million | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 55.90 million | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 56.91 million | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 58.87 million | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 61.98 million | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 64.61 million | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 67.07 million | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 68.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 70.08 million | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 70.32 million | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 113.13 million | +60.9% |
| 1999 | 111.19 million | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 111.69 million | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 113.16 million | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 110.92 million | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 112.18 million | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 114.99 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 118.36 million | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 123.63 million | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 125.71 million | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 128.70 million | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 131.68 million | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 134.81 million | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 141.83 million | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 150.84 million | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 157.76 million | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 157.59 million | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 162.08 million | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 166.38 million | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 172.13 million | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 175.53 million | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 178.45 million | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 177.03 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 167.62 million | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 163.22 million | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 171.41 million | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 171.20 million | -0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +216.6% | 19.19 million | 60.75 million |
| 1979 | +167.4% | 27.70 million | 74.05 million |
| 1971 | -75.4% | 66.88 million | 16.43 million |
| 1975 | -70.4% | 60.75 million | 17.99 million |
| 1998 | +60.9% | 70.32 million | 113.13 million |
| 1981 | -53.1% | 74.14 million | 34.74 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.35 million | 15.85 million | 74.05 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 46.75 million | 34.74 million | 74.14 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.29 million | 56.91 million | 113.13 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 119.10 million | 110.92 million | 131.68 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 159.74 million | 134.81 million | 178.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.10 million | 163.22 million | 177.03 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near MDG: Developing Regions
More education data for MDG: Developing Regions
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28.60 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.6758 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 552.42 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 365.72 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 705.49 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 24.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83.12 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Developing Regions was 171.20 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in MDG: Developing Regions?
- The highest recorded value was 178.45 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in MDG: Developing Regions?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.85 million in 1972.
- How does MDG: Developing Regions rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- MDG: Developing Regions ranks 9th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in MDG: Developing Regions?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this MDG: Developing Regions 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.