Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 28.24 million number in 2019. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia, 1970–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia is 28.24 million number, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 28.24 million number in 2019 and was at its lowest, 20.47 million number, in 2001.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 19th of 43 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 23.44 million number | — |
| 1971 | 23.09 million number | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 23.00 million number | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 23.13 million number | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 23.37 million number | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 23.84 million number | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 24.17 million number | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 24.55 million number | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 25.03 million number | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 25.30 million number | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 25.60 million number | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 25.14 million number | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 25.38 million number | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 25.64 million number | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 25.93 million number | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 26.36 million number | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 26.77 million number | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 27.07 million number | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 27.42 million number | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 27.72 million number | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 28.02 million number | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 27.70 million number | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 27.22 million number | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 26.55 million number | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 25.14 million number | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 24.46 million number | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 23.94 million number | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 23.08 million number | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 21.78 million number | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 21.07 million number | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 20.67 million number | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 20.47 million number | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 20.48 million number | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 20.61 million number | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 20.52 million number | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 20.96 million number | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 21.27 million number | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 21.65 million number | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 22.28 million number | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 22.75 million number | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 23.41 million number | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 24.22 million number | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 25.04 million number | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 25.33 million number | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 26.08 million number | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 26.76 million number | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 27.34 million number | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 27.70 million number | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 28.13 million number | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 28.24 million number | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.89 million number | 23.00 million number | 25.30 million number | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.30 million number | 25.14 million number | 27.72 million number | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.90 million number | 21.07 million number | 28.02 million number | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.17 million number | 20.47 million number | 22.75 million number | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.22 million number | 23.41 million number | 28.24 million number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
- 16 Philippines 2.27 million number compare
- 17 Nigeria 2.02 million number compare
- 18 Ghana 1.85 million number compare
- 19 Thailand 1.79 million number compare
- 20 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.76 million number compare
- 21 Colombia 1.74 million number compare
- 22 Argentina 1.69 million number compare
More education data for Europe & Central Asia
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0527 % change on previous year (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 83.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 52.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0564 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.2% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.3% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 3.52 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Europe & Central Asia was 28.24 million number in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 28.24 million number in 2019.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.47 million number in 2001.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 19th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Europe & Central 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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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.