Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -5.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Costa Rica, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Costa Rica is -5.22 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 175.8% on the previous year and down 349.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Costa Rica peaked at 43.07 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -5.77 % change on previous year, in 1984.
That places Costa Rica 180th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 22.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 43.07 % change on previous year | +93.6% |
| 1973 | 15.15 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 1974 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 1975 | 0.1926 % change on previous year | -94.3% |
| 1976 | 15.8 % change on previous year | +8104.2% |
| 1977 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 1978 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1979 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 1980 | 8.2 % change on previous year | +134.0% |
| 1981 | 9.66 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 15.08 % change on previous year | +56.1% |
| 1983 | 12.41 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1984 | -5.77 % change on previous year | -146.5% |
| 1985 | 24.42 % change on previous year | -523.5% |
| 1986 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 1987 | 0.633 % change on previous year | -90.2% |
| 1988 | 5.66 % change on previous year | +794.3% |
| 1989 | 6.04 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 6.87 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1991 | 11.58 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 1992 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1993 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +84.9% |
| 1994 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1995 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +134.4% |
| 1996 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1997 | 17.12 % change on previous year | +327.3% |
| 1998 | -5.31 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1999 | 11.99 % change on previous year | -325.6% |
| 2000 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2001 | 26.18 % change on previous year | -1881.1% |
| 2002 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -84.2% |
| 2005 | 6.48 % change on previous year | +56.3% |
| 2006 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2009 | 0.9876 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2010 | -0.6981 % change on previous year | -170.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7076 % change on previous year | -201.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0193 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 2013 | 3.13 % change on previous year | +16139.8% |
| 2014 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2015 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 2016 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -374.8% |
| 2018 | 21.73 % change on previous year | +527.5% |
| 2019 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 2020 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 2021 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -280.8% |
| 2022 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2023 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2024 | -5.22 % change on previous year | +175.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.35 % change on previous year | 0.1926 % change on previous year | 43.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.28 % change on previous year | -5.77 % change on previous year | 24.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.8 % change on previous year | -5.31 % change on previous year | 17.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.28 % change on previous year | -1.47 % change on previous year | 26.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.5 % change on previous year | -2.45 % change on previous year | 21.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.98 % change on previous year | -5.22 % change on previous year | 1.19 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 177 Belize -4.92 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Naoero -5.05 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Hong Kong, China -5.07 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Macau, China -5.38 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Liberia -5.5 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Peru -5.61 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Costa Rica?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Costa Rica was -5.22 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 43.07 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.77 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Costa Rica rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Costa Rica ranks 180th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 349.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.