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
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Canada, 1972–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 98 Kazakhstan 1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Jordan 1.1 % change on previous year compare
- 100 Anguilla 1.09 % change on previous year compare
- 102 United Arab Emirates 1.05 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Aruba 1.02 % change on previous year compare
- 104 San Marino 0.9589 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Canada
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 133,275 (1996)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 273,465 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.70 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0607 units per person (2023)
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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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.