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
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Philippines, 1971–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More education data for Philippines
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6.30 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0544 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6.76 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.5082 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0584 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -5.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 527,504 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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.