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

Peru: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.52 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.52 million
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
26th
of 214 countries
All-time high
1.68 million
in 2019
All-time low
74,318
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Peru, 1970–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

Peru recorded 1.52 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.

That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and down 2.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Peru peaked at 1.68 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 74,318, in 1970.

That places Peru 26th out of 214 countries 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 Peru, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Peru, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 74,318
1971 83,016 +11.7%
1972 91,716 +10.5%
1973 117,727 +28.4%
1974 138,045 +17.3%
1975 172,051 +24.6%
1976 191,123 +11.1%
1977 195,895 +2.5%
1978 199,900 +2.0%
1979 208,538 +4.3%
1980 228,168 +9.4%
1981 250,212 +9.7%
1982 279,504 +11.7%
1983 305,506 +9.3%
1984 324,142 +6.1%
1985 342,779 +5.7%
1986 379,471 +10.7%
1987 430,871 +13.5%
1988 483,640 +12.2%
1989 540,600 +11.8%
1990 504,175 -6.7%
1991 518,429 +2.8%
1992 536,607 +3.5%
1993 589,960 +9.9%
1994 597,382 +1.3%
1995 631,166 +5.7%
1996 668,588 +5.9%
1997 688,425 +3.0%
1998 1.04 million +50.7%
1999 1.02 million -1.9%
2000 1.06 million +4.3%
2001 1.11 million +5.0%
2002 1.07 million -4.4%
2003 1.04 million -2.0%
2004 1.09 million +4.3%
2005 1.11 million +2.3%
2006 1.13 million +1.4%
2007 1.20 million +6.5%
2008 1.28 million +6.0%
2009 1.35 million +6.0%
2010 1.38 million +1.7%
2011 1.35 million -1.9%
2012 1.36 million +1.0%
2013 1.50 million +10.2%
2014 1.55 million +3.2%
2015 1.58 million +1.8%
2016 1.60 million +1.3%
2017 1.61 million +0.8%
2018 1.64 million +1.9%
2019 1.68 million +2.3%
2020 1.64 million -2.7%
2021 1.58 million -3.5%
2022 1.64 million +3.8%
2023 1.61 million -2.0%
2024 1.52 million -5.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 147,233 74,318 208,538 10
1980s 356,489 228,168 540,600 10
1990s 678,937 504,175 1.04 million 10
2000s 1.15 million 1.04 million 1.35 million 10
2010s 1.53 million 1.35 million 1.68 million 10
2020s 1.59 million 1.52 million 1.64 million 5

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 23 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.67 million compare
  2. 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.62 million compare
  3. 25 Argentina 1.56 million compare
  4. 27 Poland 1.51 million compare
  5. 28 Egypt 1.48 million compare
  6. 29 Thailand 1.47 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Peru?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Peru was 1.52 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 1.68 million in 2019.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 74,318 in 1970.
How does Peru rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
Peru ranks 26th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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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.