Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Enrolment) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Enrolment) was 374,125 number in 2013. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe, 1995–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2013, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe stood at 374,125 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is 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 in Zimbabwe peaked at 448,124 number in 2003 and was at its lowest, 352,946 number, in 2012.
Zimbabwe ranks 60th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (Enrolment) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 365,058 number | — |
| 1998 | 405,157 number | +11.0% |
| 2000 | 437,454 number | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 403,970 number | -7.7% |
| 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 | 385,108 number | 365,058 number | 405,157 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 429,849 number | 403,970 number | 448,124 number | 3 |
| 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 in Zimbabwe?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe was 374,125 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 448,124 number in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes 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?
- Zimbabwe ranks 60th out of 199 countries with data for 2013.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes 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 UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students enrolled in public and private pre-primary education institutions (ISCED 0.2) regardless of age. Within ISCED 0, early childhood educational development programmes are targeted at children aged 0 to 2 years; and pre-primary education programmes are targeted at children aged 3 years until the age to start ISCED 1.