According to the School Census, published by the Ministry of Education (MEC) on Wednesday (9), the public network faced a reduction of 2.1 million students in the last decade
Private educational institutions are still growing in number of enrollments after pandemic, reaching a total of 9,517,832 students in 2024. This number represents 9.6% of the total students in basic education. According to the 2024 School Census, published by the Ministry of Education (MEC) on Wednesday (9), the public network faced a reduction of 2.1 million students in the last decade, while private schools have registered an increase of 460,000 enrollment. The total of students in basic education in Brazil is 47,088,922, with a slight 0.46% decrease compared to 2023. Elementary school is the stage with the largest number of enrollments, accounting for 26,002,356 students, most of them enrolled in public institutions.
In Early Childhood Education, there was a small growth in the number of enrollments, while the preschool observed a drop in total students. The census also highlights an increase in the number of students who identify themselves as black or brown, which rose from 19.3 million in 2023 to 21.6 million by 2024. High school data indicates a slight growth in enrollment, with 6,759,848 students registered in 2024. In addition, the proportion of students up to 17 years in this phase increased from 82% in 2019 to 87% in 87% in 2024.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
