Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) in Syria
Syria: Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) was 72,747 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Syria, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Syria is 72,747, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Syria peaked at 81,310 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11,427, in 1972.
Syria ranks 105th 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 Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11,550 | — |
| 1972 | 11,427 | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 13,101 | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 12,771 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 14,460 | +13.2% |
| 1976 | 14,940 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 16,175 | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 14,739 | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 14,822 | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 14,594 | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 14,985 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 16,543 | +10.4% |
| 1983 | 19,939 | +20.5% |
| 1984 | 23,424 | +17.5% |
| 1985 | 27,201 | +16.1% |
| 1986 | 28,056 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 31,946 | +13.9% |
| 1988 | 34,211 | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 34,214 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 38,388 | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 38,379 | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 39,595 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 41,538 | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 41,656 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 41,675 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 42,149 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 45,524 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 46,784 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 50,165 | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 54,155 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 57,009 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 58,777 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 65,339 | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 67,996 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 69,932 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 73,296 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 69,281 | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 70,813 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 69,333 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 70,642 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 81,310 | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 79,978 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 41,642 | -47.9% |
| 2020 | 59,037 | +41.8% |
| 2021 | 55,346 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 65,523 | +18.4% |
| 2023 | 70,787 | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 72,747 | +2.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 72,747 is below the median for low income countries, which is 80,285, 91% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 72,747 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 80,149, 91% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number) (pre-primary) in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -47.9% | 79,978 | 41,642 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,776 | 11,427 | 16,175 | 9 |
| 1980s | 24,511 | 14,594 | 34,214 | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,585 | 38,379 | 50,165 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,593 | 54,155 | 73,296 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68,393 | 41,642 | 81,310 | 4 |
| 2020s | 64,688 | 55,346 | 72,747 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More education data for Syria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Syria?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female in Syria was 72,747 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, female recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 81,310 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, female recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,427 in 1972.
- How does Syria rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, female?
- Syria ranks 105th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, female rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release