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

Philippines: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 2.05 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.05 million
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
18th
of 214 countries
All-time high
2.41 million
in 2019
All-time low
51,857
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

Philippines recorded 2.05 million for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines peaked at 2.41 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 51,857, in 1971.

That places Philippines 18th out of 214 countries 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 Philippines, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines, 1971 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1971 51,857
1972 53,353 +2.9%
1973 64,166 +20.3%
1974 71,592 +11.6%
1975 79,865 +11.6%
1976 86,443 +8.2%
1977 93,869 +8.6%
1978 101,295 +7.9%
1979 109,145 +7.7%
1980 116,994 +7.2%
1981 124,844 +6.7%
1982 152,262 +22.0%
1983 159,633 +4.8%
1984 181,726 +13.8%
1985 177,593 -2.3%
1986 189,654 +6.8%
1987 197,922 +4.4%
1988 204,912 +3.5%
1989 217,886 +6.3%
1990 321,459 +47.5%
1991 393,595 +22.4%
1992 379,606 -3.6%
1993 415,483 +9.5%
1994 456,456 +9.9%
1995 546,789 +19.8%
1996 552,599 +1.1%
1997 555,502 +0.5%
1998 572,996 +3.1%
1999 593,284 +3.5%
2000 514,113 -13.3%
2001 592,289 +15.2%
2002 647,532 +9.3%
2003 756,235 +16.8%
2004 783,031 +3.5%
2005 808,216 +3.2%
2006 911,898 +12.8%
2007 961,397 +5.4%
2008 1.00 million +4.2%
2009 1.17 million +16.3%
2010 1.47 million +26.5%
2011 1.66 million +12.7%
2012 2.11 million +26.8%
2013 2.21 million +5.1%
2014 2.29 million +3.3%
2015 2.21 million -3.3%
2016 2.12 million -4.2%
2017 1.81 million -14.4%
2018 2.27 million +25.0%
2019 2.41 million +6.2%
2020 2.04 million -15.2%
2021 2.05 million +0.6%
2022 2.18 million +6.1%
2023 2.15 million -1.5%
2024 2.05 million -4.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 79,065 51,857 109,145 9
1980s 172,343 116,994 217,886 10
1990s 478,777 321,459 593,284 10
2000s 814,270 514,113 1.17 million 10
2010s 2.06 million 1.47 million 2.41 million 10
2020s 2.09 million 2.04 million 2.18 million 5

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 15 Uzbekistan 2.35 million compare
  2. 16 France 2.33 million compare
  3. 17 Nigeria 2.31 million compare
  4. 19 Turkey 2.03 million compare
  5. 20 Colombia 1.90 million compare
  6. 21 Ghana 1.86 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines was 2.05 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 2.41 million in 2019.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 51,857 in 1971.
How does Philippines rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
Philippines ranks 18th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Philippines 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
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
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.