Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada

Canada: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 73.0%
World rank
101st
of 206 countries
All-time high
10.23 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-7.09 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
28
1972–2023

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada, 1972–2023

-505101972199720231972: -3.8 % change on previous year1973: 1.3 % change on previous year1974: 2.3 % change on previous year1975: 10.2 % change on previous year1976: 3.5 % change on previous year1977: -1.3 % change on previous year1978: -3.9 % change on previous year1979: -0.216 % change on previous year1980: 0.442 % change on previous year1981: 4.9 % change on previous year1982: -1.3 % change on previous year1983: 2.1 % change on previous year1984: 0.511 % change on previous year1985: 2.8 % change on previous year1986: 2 % change on previous year1987: 1.9 % change on previous year1988: 2.4 % change on previous year1989: 2.6 % change on previous year1990: 5 % change on previous year1991: -0.463 % change on previous year1992: 2.9 % change on previous year1993: -0.856 % change on previous year1994: 1.8 % change on previous year1995: 2.3 % change on previous year1996: 1.5 % change on previous year2021: -7.1 % change on previous year2022: 4 % change on previous year2023: 1.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada stood at 1.08 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 73.0% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada peaked at 10.23 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -7.09 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places Canada 101st out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Canada, 1972 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 -3.83 % change on previous year
1973 1.31 % change on previous year -134.3%
1974 2.32 % change on previous year +76.8%
1975 10.23 % change on previous year +340.3%
1976 3.52 % change on previous year -65.6%
1977 -1.34 % change on previous year -138.0%
1978 -3.89 % change on previous year +191.1%
1979 -0.216 % change on previous year -94.5%
1980 0.4416 % change on previous year -304.5%
1981 4.91 % change on previous year +1010.8%
1982 -1.33 % change on previous year -127.2%
1983 2.1 % change on previous year -257.9%
1984 0.511 % change on previous year -75.7%
1985 2.84 % change on previous year +455.1%
1986 2.03 % change on previous year -28.3%
1987 1.91 % change on previous year -6.3%
1988 2.44 % change on previous year +28.0%
1989 2.63 % change on previous year +8.0%
1990 5.04 % change on previous year +91.1%
1991 -0.4627 % change on previous year -109.2%
1992 2.92 % change on previous year -731.1%
1993 -0.8555 % change on previous year -129.3%
1994 1.8 % change on previous year -310.6%
1995 2.27 % change on previous year +26.1%
1996 1.45 % change on previous year -36.1%
2021 -7.09 % change on previous year -588.9%
2022 4 % change on previous year -156.4%
2023 1.08 % change on previous year -73.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.01 % change on previous year -3.89 % change on previous year 10.23 % change on previous year 8
1980s 1.85 % change on previous year -1.33 % change on previous year 4.91 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.74 % change on previous year -0.8555 % change on previous year 5.04 % change on previous year 7
2020s -0.6709 % change on previous year -7.09 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 98 Kazakhstan 1.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 99 Jordan 1.1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 100 Anguilla 1.09 % change on previous year compare
  4. 102 United Arab Emirates 1.05 % change on previous year compare
  5. 103 Aruba 1.02 % change on previous year compare
  6. 104 San Marino 0.9589 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada was 1.08 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 10.23 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was -7.09 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Canada rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Canada ranks 101st out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
427 places, 17,494 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.