Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 263,618 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Nicaragua stood at 263,618. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Nicaragua peaked at 263,618 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8,177, in 1973.
Nicaragua ranks 76th 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10,148 | — |
| 1971 | 8,333 | -17.9% |
| 1972 | 8,735 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 8,177 | -6.4% |
| 1974 | 9,084 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 8,986 | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 10,608 | +18.1% |
| 1977 | 10,659 | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 9,074 | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 18,292 | +101.6% |
| 1980 | 30,524 | +66.9% |
| 1981 | 34,529 | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 38,534 | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 50,163 | +30.2% |
| 1984 | 60,557 | +20.7% |
| 1985 | 62,784 | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 72,569 | +15.6% |
| 1987 | 76,635 | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 74,227 | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 64,916 | -12.5% |
| 1990 | 63,201 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 68,657 | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 66,727 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 79,543 | +19.2% |
| 1994 | 97,163 | +22.2% |
| 1995 | 99,145 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 115,532 | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 133,086 | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 144,460 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 160,616 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 166,886 | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 164,095 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 177,534 | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 183,709 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 199,422 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 213,672 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 209,950 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 214,615 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 220,529 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 219,296 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 218,062 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 254,104 | +16.5% |
| 2023 | 263,618 | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,210 | 8,177 | 18,292 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56,544 | 30,524 | 76,635 | 10 |
| 1990s | 102,813 | 63,201 | 160,616 | 10 |
| 2000s | 196,971 | 164,095 | 220,529 | 10 |
| 2010s | 218,062 | 218,062 | 218,062 | 1 |
| 2020s | 258,861 | 254,104 | 263,618 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Nicaragua was 263,618 in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 263,618 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,177 in 1973.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Nicaragua ranks 76th out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.