Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia

MDG: Eastern Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 42.77 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
42.77 million
Change on year
down 11.1%
Rank
45th
of 221 groups
All-time high
50.22 million
in 2021
All-time low
2.99 million
in 1973
Years of data
52
1973–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia, 1973–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia is 42.77 million, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia peaked at 50.22 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.99 million, in 1973.

That places MDG: Eastern Asia 45th out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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: Eastern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia, 1973 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1973 2.99 million
1974 3.04 million +1.7%
1975 3.24 million +6.7%
1976 6.82 million +110.4%
1977 14.60 million +114.2%
1978 9.62 million -34.1%
1979 8.52 million -11.4%
1980 9.44 million +10.8%
1981 12.15 million +28.8%
1982 11.29 million -7.1%
1983 11.87 million +5.2%
1984 12.19 million +2.7%
1985 13.81 million +13.3%
1986 15.74 million +14.0%
1987 17.30 million +9.9%
1988 19.12 million +10.6%
1989 19.61 million +2.5%
1990 19.54 million -0.3%
1991 20.80 million +6.5%
1992 23.19 million +11.5%
1993 25.40 million +9.5%
1994 26.64 million +4.9%
1995 27.46 million +3.1%
1996 28.30 million +3.1%
1997 27.95 million -1.2%
1998 26.49 million -5.2%
1999 25.36 million -4.3%
2000 24.59 million -3.0%
2001 24.87 million +1.1%
2002 22.57 million -9.2%
2003 22.66 million +0.4%
2004 22.99 million +1.4%
2005 23.05 million +0.3%
2006 23.84 million +3.4%
2007 24.57 million +3.1%
2008 25.37 million +3.2%
2009 26.60 million +4.8%
2010 28.42 million +6.8%
2011 31.67 million +11.4%
2012 36.23 million +14.4%
2013 38.93 million +7.4%
2014 41.04 million +5.4%
2015 42.64 million +3.9%
2016 44.84 million +5.2%
2017 46.33 million +3.3%
2018 48.19 million +4.0%
2019 48.71 million +1.1%
2020 49.25 million +1.1%
2021 50.22 million +2.0%
2022 49.98 million -0.5%
2023 48.11 million -3.7%
2024 42.77 million -11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.97 million 2.99 million 14.60 million 7
1980s 14.25 million 9.44 million 19.61 million 10
1990s 25.11 million 19.54 million 28.30 million 10
2000s 24.11 million 22.57 million 26.60 million 10
2010s 40.70 million 28.42 million 48.71 million 10
2020s 48.07 million 42.77 million 50.22 million 5

Countries ranked near MDG: Eastern Asia

  1. 42 South Africa 818,404 compare
  2. 43 Ukraine 750,255 compare
  3. 44 Guatemala 663,774 compare
  4. 45 Zambia 651,791 compare
  5. 46 Zimbabwe 650,753 compare
  6. 47 Cameroon 644,367 compare
  7. 48 Australia 609,231 compare

See the full ranking of 435 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in MDG: Eastern Asia was 42.77 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in MDG: Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 50.22 million in 2021.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in MDG: Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.99 million in 1973.
How does MDG: Eastern Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
MDG: Eastern Asia ranks 45th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in MDG: Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Eastern Asia 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.