Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Number of pre-primary education enrolments was 114,112 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
114,112
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
45th
of 73 countries
All-time high
248,384
in 1991
All-time low
83,108
in 2001
Years of data
35
1981–2024
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova, 1981–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova stood at 114,112.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova peaked at 248,384 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 83,108, in 2001.
That places Republic of Moldova 45th out of 73 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 175,660 | — |
| 1986 | 209,349 | +19.2% |
| 1989 | 241,849 | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 246,927 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 248,384 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 239,350 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 207,288 | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 190,235 | -8.2% |
| 1995 | 162,062 | -14.8% |
| 1999 | 103,406 | -36.2% |
| 2000 | 84,757 | -18.0% |
| 2001 | 83,108 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 84,458 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 95,461 | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 97,258 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 99,231 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 102,391 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 103,811 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 106,995 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 109,714 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 112,398 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 115,738 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 119,748 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 125,408 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 129,569 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 130,937 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 133,204 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 133,061 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 132,459 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 133,194 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 132,903 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 123,674 | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 123,476 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 118,614 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 114,112 | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 208,953 | 175,660 | 241,849 | 3 |
| 1990s | 199,665 | 103,406 | 248,384 | 7 |
| 2000s | 96,718 | 83,108 | 109,714 | 10 |
| 2010s | 126,572 | 112,398 | 133,204 | 10 |
| 2020s | 122,556 | 114,112 | 132,903 | 5 |
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More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 7,408 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 63.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 19.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 107.61 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 107.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova?
- Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Republic of Moldova was 114,112 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 248,384 in 1991.
- What is the lowest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,108 in 2001.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for number of pre-primary education enrolments?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 45th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of pre-primary education enrolments rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of pre-primary education enrolments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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