Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) was 20,822 in 1986. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Mozambique, 1971–1986
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Mozambique is 20,822, measured in 1986.
That represents a change of down 29.8% on the previous year and up 2,836.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Mozambique peaked at 41,987 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 622, in 1972.
Mozambique ranks 129th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 627 | — |
| 1972 | 622 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 709 | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 41,987 | +5822.0% |
| 1983 | 26,504 | -36.9% |
| 1984 | 30,826 | +16.3% |
| 1985 | 29,647 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 20,822 | -29.8% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 20,822 is below the median for low income countries, which is 80,285, 26% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 20,822 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 92,723, 22% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 652.67 | 622 | 709 | 3 |
| 1980s | 29,957 | 20,822 | 41,987 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Mozambique?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Mozambique was 20,822 in 1986, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, female recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 41,987 in 1982.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 622 in 1972.
- How does Mozambique rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female?
- Mozambique ranks 129th out of 208 countries with data for 1986.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,836.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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