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

SDG: Western Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 4.54 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.54 million
Change on year
down 3.1%
Rank
166th
of 221 groups
All-time high
4.68 million
in 2023
All-time low
945,312
in 1974
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in SDG: Western Asia, 1970–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived).

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in SDG: Western Asia is 4.54 million, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in SDG: Western Asia peaked at 4.68 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 945,312, in 1974.

SDG: Western Asia ranks 166th of 221 groups on this measure, in the bottom 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 SDG: Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in SDG: Western Asia, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 1.57 million
1971 1.04 million -33.6%
1972 1.04 million +0.4%
1973 977,980 -6.4%
1974 945,312 -3.3%
1975 1.01 million +6.8%
1976 1.28 million +26.9%
1977 1.29 million +0.9%
1978 1.05 million -18.7%
1979 949,291 -9.7%
1980 1.45 million +52.4%
1981 1.20 million -17.1%
1982 1.22 million +1.4%
1983 1.24 million +2.0%
1984 1.25 million +0.8%
1985 1.35 million +7.9%
1986 1.45 million +7.4%
1987 1.45 million +0.3%
1988 1.49 million +2.4%
1989 1.56 million +4.9%
1990 1.61 million +3.0%
1991 1.61 million +0.2%
1992 1.61 million -0.1%
1993 1.61 million -0.1%
1994 1.61 million +0.3%
1995 1.54 million -4.7%
1996 1.65 million +7.3%
1997 1.57 million -4.8%
1998 1.57 million -0.2%
1999 1.67 million +6.8%
2000 1.70 million +1.4%
2001 1.73 million +2.1%
2002 1.78 million +2.8%
2003 1.84 million +3.3%
2004 1.93 million +4.6%
2005 2.00 million +3.9%
2006 2.19 million +9.3%
2007 2.29 million +4.9%
2008 2.41 million +4.9%
2009 2.57 million +6.8%
2010 2.76 million +7.2%
2011 3.00 million +8.9%
2012 3.13 million +4.1%
2013 3.01 million -3.6%
2014 3.15 million +4.6%
2015 3.36 million +6.4%
2016 3.50 million +4.3%
2017 3.79 million +8.1%
2018 4.00 million +5.7%
2019 4.11 million +2.7%
2020 4.30 million +4.6%
2021 3.59 million -16.7%
2022 4.62 million +29.0%
2023 4.68 million +1.3%
2024 4.54 million -3.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.12 million 945,312 1.57 million 10
1980s 1.36 million 1.20 million 1.56 million 10
1990s 1.60 million 1.54 million 1.67 million 10
2000s 2.04 million 1.70 million 2.57 million 10
2010s 3.38 million 2.76 million 4.11 million 10
2020s 4.35 million 3.59 million 4.68 million 5

Countries ranked near SDG: Western Asia

  1. 163 French Polynesia 16,049 compare
  2. 164 Vanuatu 15,768 compare
  3. 165 Maldives 13,758 compare
  4. 166 Bhutan 13,640 compare
  5. 167 Iceland 12,828 compare
  6. 168 New Caledonia 12,776 compare
  7. 169 Central African Republic 12,489 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 SDG: Western Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in SDG: Western Asia was 4.54 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in SDG: Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 4.68 million in 2023.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in SDG: Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 945,312 in 1974.
How does SDG: Western Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
SDG: Western Asia ranks 166th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in SDG: Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this SDG: Western 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.