Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 24,220 number in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan, 1970–2003
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 24,220 number for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in 2003. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan peaked at 24,220 number in 2003 and was at its lowest, 979 number, in 1970.
Afghanistan ranks 143rd of 199 countries 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 Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 979 number | — |
| 1971 | 995 number | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 1,364 number | +37.1% |
| 1973 | 1,333 number | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 1,473 number | +10.5% |
| 1975 | 1,891 number | +28.4% |
| 1976 | 2,891 number | +52.9% |
| 1977 | 3,733 number | +29.1% |
| 1978 | 3,979 number | +6.6% |
| 1979 | 4,224 number | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 4,470 number | +5.8% |
| 1981 | 4,970 number | +11.2% |
| 1982 | 4,735 number | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 8,724 number | +84.3% |
| 1984 | 12,714 number | +45.7% |
| 1985 | 17,000 number | +33.7% |
| 1986 | 18,002 number | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 18,831 number | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 19,660 number | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 24,220 number | +23.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,286 number | 979 number | 4,224 number | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,123 number | 4,470 number | 19,660 number | 9 |
| 2000s | 24,220 number | 24,220 number | 24,220 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Afghanistan was 24,220 number in 2003, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 24,220 number in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 979 number in 1970.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Afghanistan ranks 143rd out of 199 countries with data for 2003.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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 579 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 579 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.