Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 374,125 number in 2013. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe, 1995–2013
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe is 374,125 number, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe peaked at 448,124 number in 2003 and was at its lowest, 352,946 number, in 2012.
That places Zimbabwe 60th out of 199 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 365,058 number | — |
| 1996 | 378,424 number | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 391,791 number | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 405,157 number | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 421,306 number | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 437,454 number | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 420,712 number | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 403,970 number | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 448,124 number | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 352,946 number | -21.2% |
| 2013 | 374,125 number | +6.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 374,125 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 235,631 number, 1.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 374,125 number is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 131,114 number, 2.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 392,347 number | 365,058 number | 421,306 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 427,565 number | 403,970 number | 448,124 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 363,536 number | 352,946 number | 374,125 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 90.38 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.48 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Zimbabwe was 374,125 number in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 448,124 number in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 352,946 number in 2012.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Zimbabwe ranks 60th out of 199 countries with data for 2013.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.