Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) was 10,383 in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Afghanistan, 1970–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Afghanistan is 10,383, measured in 2003. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Afghanistan peaked at 10,383 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 451, in 1970.
Afghanistan ranks 153rd of 208 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, female (number) (pre-primary) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 451 | — |
| 1975 | 919 | +103.8% |
| 1977 | 1,637 | +78.1% |
| 1980 | 2,010 | +22.8% |
| 1981 | 2,196 | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 2,116 | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 5,722 | +170.4% |
| 1985 | 7,545 | +31.9% |
| 1986 | 9,646 | +27.8% |
| 1988 | 9,601 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 10,383 | +8.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 10,383 is below the median for low income countries, which is 80,285, 13% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 10,383 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 80,149, 13% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,002 | 451 | 1,637 | 3 |
| 1980s | 5,548 | 2,010 | 9,646 | 7 |
| 2000s | 10,383 | 10,383 | 10,383 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 150 Guadeloupe 10,883 compare
- 151 Libya 10,692 compare
- 152 Martinique 10,554 compare
- 154 Cape Verde 9,978 compare
- 155 Suriname 8,643 compare
- 156 Fiji 8,542 compare
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, female in Afghanistan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Afghanistan was 10,383 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, female recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 10,383 in 2003.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 451 in 1970.
- How does Afghanistan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female?
- Afghanistan ranks 153rd out of 208 countries with data for 2003.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release