Achieve equitable access to early childhood education and care (ECEC) service provision for children (less than 3 years) as well as ensuring the maintenance of the already very high rate of children attending kindergarten

Strategic Goal 5: Achieving Social Fairness & Prosperity for All

Children (less than 3 years) in formal childcare or education

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Category Children less than 3 years
2005 4.6
2006 7.5
2007 9.4
2008 14.3
2009 8.4
2010 9.2
2011 11.8
2012 17.3
2013 20.3
2014 18.7
2015 19.1
2016 31.4
2017 36.6
2018 32.1
2019 38.3
2020 29.7
2021 24
2022 43.1

Source: Eurostat

Last Updated: February 3, 2026