As of May 2025, there were around **Â children enrolled in kindergartens across Japan, continuing the decreasing trend of the past two decades. On the other hand, there were around **Â children enrolled in integrated centers for early childhood education and care, showing an increase in the number of children. The centers offer combined services of nursing care and educational classes to children before they enter primary school.
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e-Stat (Japan). (December 26, 2025). Number of children enrolled in kindergartens and integrated centers for early childhood education and care in Japan from 2006 to 2025 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1233552/japan-number-children-preschools/
e-Stat (Japan). "Number of children enrolled in kindergartens and integrated centers for early childhood education and care in Japan from 2006 to 2025 (in 1,000s)." Chart. December 26, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1233552/japan-number-children-preschools/
e-Stat (Japan). (2025). Number of children enrolled in kindergartens and integrated centers for early childhood education and care in Japan from 2006 to 2025 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/1233552/japan-number-children-preschools/
e-Stat (Japan). "Number of Children Enrolled in Kindergartens and Integrated Centers for Early Childhood Education and Care in Japan from 2006 to 2025 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 26 Dec 2025, /statistics/1233552/japan-number-children-preschools/
e-Stat (Japan), Number of children enrolled in kindergartens and integrated centers for early childhood education and care in Japan from 2006 to 2025 (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1233552/japan-number-children-preschools/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Number of children enrolled in kindergartens and integrated centers for early childhood education and care in Japan from 2006 to 2025 (in 1,000s) [Graph], e-Stat (Japan), December 26, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1233552/japan-number-children-preschools/
