Enrolment in pre-primary education, male in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Enrolment in pre-primary education, male was 62,694 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, male in Costa Rica, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, male in Costa Rica is 62,694, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, male in Costa Rica peaked at 71,584 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3,604, in 1970.
That places Costa Rica 107th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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, male in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,604 | — |
| 1971 | 4,627 | +28.4% |
| 1972 | 6,490 | +40.3% |
| 1973 | 7,547 | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 8,068 | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 7,819 | -3.1% |
| 1976 | 8,936 | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 10,467 | +17.1% |
| 1980 | 11,065 | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 12,112 | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 14,045 | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 15,684 | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 14,827 | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 18,336 | +23.7% |
| 1986 | 19,673 | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 19,742 | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 20,857 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 22,190 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 23,726 | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 26,428 | +11.4% |
| 1992 | 26,760 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 27,447 | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 28,090 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 29,796 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 31,253 | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 36,536 | +16.9% |
| 1998 | 34,348 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 38,719 | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 37,924 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 47,894 | +26.3% |
| 2002 | 49,774 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 52,205 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 55,673 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 56,537 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 55,499 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 55,798 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 55,126 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 55,617 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 55,656 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 57,626 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 58,573 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 57,991 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 57,122 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 58,787 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 71,584 | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 69,973 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 70,879 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 69,108 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 68,015 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 66,620 | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 62,694 | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,195 | 3,604 | 10,467 | 8 |
| 1980s | 16,853 | 11,065 | 22,190 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,310 | 23,726 | 38,719 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51,413 | 37,924 | 56,537 | 8 |
| 2010s | 59,806 | 55,126 | 71,584 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,463 | 62,694 | 70,879 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 104 Syrian Arab Republic 75,782 compare
- 105 Hong Kong, China 72,557 compare
- 106 Gambia 71,238 compare
- 108 Croatia 59,775 compare
- 109 Republic of Moldova 59,198 compare
- 110 Tajikistan 57,653 compare
More education data for Costa Rica
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 225,537 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, male in Costa Rica?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male in Costa Rica was 62,694 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, male recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 71,584 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, male recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,604 in 1970.
- How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, male?
- Costa Rica ranks 107th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, male rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release