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

France: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -1.18 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.18 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 37.1%
World rank
136th
of 206 countries
All-time high
5.03 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
-3.6 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in France, 1972–2024

-4-20246197219982024

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 France is -1.18 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 37.1% on the previous year and down 231.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in France peaked at 5.03 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -3.6 % change on previous year, in 1980.

That places France 136th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in France, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 3.81 % change on previous year
1973 3.17 % change on previous year -16.7%
1974 3.57 % change on previous year +12.5%
1975 3.47 % change on previous year -2.8%
1976 1.99 % change on previous year -42.5%
1977 0.2906 % change on previous year -85.4%
1978 -0.8735 % change on previous year -400.6%
1979 -2.84 % change on previous year +225.0%
1980 -3.6 % change on previous year +26.8%
1981 -1.21 % change on previous year -66.3%
1982 -0.3994 % change on previous year -67.1%
1983 1.37 % change on previous year -442.5%
1984 2.28 % change on previous year +66.9%
1985 2.61 % change on previous year +14.4%
1986 1.5 % change on previous year -42.6%
1987 -0.9191 % change on previous year -161.3%
1988 -0.8386 % change on previous year -8.8%
1989 -0.5749 % change on previous year -31.4%
1990 1.27 % change on previous year -321.2%
1991 0.7776 % change on previous year -38.8%
1992 0.1197 % change on previous year -84.6%
1993 -0.3556 % change on previous year -397.0%
1994 -0.0451 % change on previous year -87.3%
1995 -0.6918 % change on previous year +1433.7%
1996 -1.18 % change on previous year +71.3%
1997 -1.99 % change on previous year +67.6%
1998 -1.97 % change on previous year -0.9%
1999 -0.4128 % change on previous year -79.0%
2000 0.9887 % change on previous year -339.5%
2001 1.09 % change on previous year +10.5%
2002 0.5325 % change on previous year -51.3%
2003 0.4128 % change on previous year -22.5%
2004 1.32 % change on previous year +219.2%
2005 5.03 % change on previous year +281.7%
2006 0.1261 % change on previous year -97.5%
2007 -1.28 % change on previous year -1117.1%
2008 -0.9263 % change on previous year -27.8%
2009 -0.621 % change on previous year -33.0%
2010 -0.1085 % change on previous year -82.5%
2011 0.3202 % change on previous year -395.3%
2012 0.195 % change on previous year -39.1%
2013 -0.1443 % change on previous year -174.0%
2014 0.9029 % change on previous year -725.8%
2015 0.4633 % change on previous year -48.7%
2016 -0.4068 % change on previous year -187.8%
2017 -0.9306 % change on previous year +128.8%
2018 -0.7012 % change on previous year -24.7%
2019 -1.15 % change on previous year +64.2%
2020 -1.15 % change on previous year +0.1%
2021 -2.69 % change on previous year +133.2%
2022 -1.48 % change on previous year -44.9%
2023 -0.863 % change on previous year -41.7%
2024 -1.18 % change on previous year +37.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.57 % change on previous year -2.84 % change on previous year 3.81 % change on previous year 8
1980s 0.0215 % change on previous year -3.6 % change on previous year 2.61 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4475 % change on previous year -1.99 % change on previous year 1.27 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.6671 % change on previous year -1.28 % change on previous year 5.03 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.1561 % change on previous year -1.15 % change on previous year 0.9029 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.47 % change on previous year -2.69 % change on previous year -0.863 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 133 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -0.929 % change on previous year compare
  2. 134 Montserrat -1.11 % change on previous year compare
  3. 135 Martinique -1.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 137 Norway -1.2 % change on previous year compare
  5. 138 Antigua and Barbuda -1.2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 139 Guatemala -1.39 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in France?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in France was -1.18 % 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 5.03 % change on previous year in 2005.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -3.6 % change on previous year in 1980.
How does France rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
France ranks 136th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 231.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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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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.