Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita was 0.0386 units per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 0.0386 units per person for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua peaked at 0.04 units per person in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0029 units per person, in 1978.
That places Nicaragua 32nd out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 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), per capita in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0042 units per person | — |
| 1971 | 0.0033 units per person | -20.4% |
| 1972 | 0.0034 units per person | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0031 units per person | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 0.0033 units per person | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 0.0032 units per person | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 0.0037 units per person | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 0.0036 units per person | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0029 units per person | -17.3% |
| 1979 | 0.0058 units per person | +96.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0094 units per person | +62.4% |
| 1982 | 0.0112 units per person | +19.4% |
| 1983 | 0.0142 units per person | +26.8% |
| 1984 | 0.0167 units per person | +17.8% |
| 1985 | 0.0169 units per person | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0191 units per person | +12.9% |
| 1987 | 0.0197 units per person | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 0.0187 units per person | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 0.016 units per person | -14.6% |
| 1990 | 0.0152 units per person | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 0.0161 units per person | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 0.0153 units per person | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0179 units per person | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0214 units per person | +19.6% |
| 1995 | 0.0214 units per person | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0244 units per person | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0277 units per person | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 0.0296 units per person | +6.9% |
| 1999 | 0.0324 units per person | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 0.0332 units per person | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0323 units per person | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 0.0345 units per person | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 0.0353 units per person | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0378 units per person | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 0.04 units per person | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0387 units per person | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 0.039 units per person | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0395 units per person | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 0.038 units per person | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 0.0378 units per person | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0386 units per person | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0036 units per person | 0.0029 units per person | 0.0058 units per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0158 units per person | 0.0094 units per person | 0.0197 units per person | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.0221 units per person | 0.0152 units per person | 0.0324 units per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0367 units per person | 0.0323 units per person | 0.04 units per person | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.038 units per person | 0.038 units per person | 0.038 units per person | 1 |
| 2020s | 0.0382 units per person | 0.0378 units per person | 0.0386 units per person | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita in Nicaragua was 0.0386 units per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 0.04 units per person in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0029 units per person in 1978.
- How does Nicaragua rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita?
- Nicaragua ranks 32nd out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), per capita. 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) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.