Pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal
Portugal: Pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of was 269,616 Number in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
269,616 Number
World rank
19th
of 46 countries
All-time high
357,833 Number
in 2017
All-time low
259,850 Number
in 2016
Years of data
7
2013–2024
Pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
In 2024, pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal stood at 269,616 Number.
That represents a change of up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal peaked at 357,833 Number in 2017 and was at its lowest, 259,850 Number, in 2016.
Portugal ranks 19th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 266,666 Number | — |
| 2014 | 265,414 Number | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 264,660 Number | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 259,850 Number | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 357,833 Number | +37.7% |
| 2018 | 345,257 Number | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 269,616 Number | -21.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 269,616 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 234,325 Number, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 269,616 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 254,663 Number, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 293,280 Number | 259,850 Number | 357,833 Number | 6 |
| 2020s | 269,616 Number | 269,616 Number | 269,616 Number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal?
- Pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of in Portugal was 269,616 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 357,833 Number in 2017.
- What is the lowest pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 259,850 Number in 2016.
- How does Portugal rank for pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Pupils enrolled in early childhood education by sex, type of institution and intensity of participation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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