Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa
UNICEF: West and Central Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 8.34 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa stood at 8.34 million.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa peaked at 9.47 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.38 million, in 1970.
UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 145th of 221 groups 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 UNICEF: West and Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.38 million | — |
| 1971 | 1.42 million | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 1.47 million | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 1.52 million | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 1.58 million | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 1.65 million | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 1.73 million | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 1.82 million | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 1.93 million | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 2.03 million | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 2.15 million | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 2.19 million | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 2.27 million | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 2.33 million | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 2.39 million | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 2.47 million | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 2.55 million | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 2.69 million | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 2.79 million | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 2.84 million | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 2.92 million | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 2.97 million | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.04 million | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 3.12 million | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 3.22 million | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 3.31 million | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 3.41 million | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 3.51 million | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 3.66 million | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 1.95 million | -46.8% |
| 2000 | 2.26 million | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 2.32 million | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 2.68 million | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 3.07 million | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 3.63 million | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 3.72 million | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 4.27 million | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 4.67 million | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 4.65 million | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 5.30 million | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 5.53 million | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 6.74 million | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 8.09 million | +20.0% |
| 2013 | 9.47 million | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 5.35 million | -43.5% |
| 2015 | 6.09 million | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 6.27 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 6.38 million | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 6.56 million | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 6.86 million | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 7.13 million | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 6.17 million | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 7.23 million | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 8.26 million | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 8.34 million | +1.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -46.8% | 3.66 million | 1.95 million |
| 2014 | -43.5% | 9.47 million | 5.35 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.65 million | 1.38 million | 2.03 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.47 million | 2.15 million | 2.84 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.11 million | 1.95 million | 3.66 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.66 million | 2.26 million | 5.30 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.73 million | 5.35 million | 9.47 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.43 million | 6.17 million | 8.34 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- 142 Lithuania 29,945 compare
- 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina 29,406 compare
- 144 Comoros 29,145 compare
- 145 North Macedonia 29,064 compare
- 146 Puerto Rico 28,252 compare
- 147 Mauritius 27,495 compare
- 148 Cyprus 27,270 compare
More education data for UNICEF: West and Central Africa
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 5.73 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 20.41 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.9224 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 22.91 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.5411 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0.9535 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 5.20 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 2.11 million (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 6.93 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 3.09 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in UNICEF: West and Central Africa was 8.34 million in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.47 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 million in 1970.
- How does UNICEF: West and Central Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 145th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: West and Central Africa 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.