Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -5.07 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China stood at -5.07 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 35.0% on the previous year and down 265.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China peaked at 8.01 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -7.8 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Hong Kong, China ranks 179th of 206 countries on this measure, 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0.359 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +421.6% |
| 1974 | -0.2838 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 1975 | 5.39 % change on previous year | -2000.3% |
| 1976 | 5.76 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 1978 | 8.01 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1980 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 1981 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -186.4% |
| 1982 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1983 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 1984 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +247.2% |
| 1986 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1987 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1988 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -355.1% |
| 1989 | -4.62 % change on previous year | +64.6% |
| 1990 | -6.03 % change on previous year | +30.5% |
| 1991 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1992 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 1993 | -2.03 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 1994 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1995 | -3.97 % change on previous year | +245.1% |
| 1996 | 0.1155 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2003 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -6279.3% |
| 2004 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2005 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2006 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2007 | -5.61 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
| 2008 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2009 | 0.6034 % change on previous year | -135.5% |
| 2010 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +226.1% |
| 2011 | 5.98 % change on previous year | +204.0% |
| 2012 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 4.63 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2014 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2015 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 2017 | -0.7245 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 2018 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +108.3% |
| 2019 | -3.69 % change on previous year | +144.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0369 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 2021 | -5.37 % change on previous year | -14650.0% |
| 2022 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2023 | -7.8 % change on previous year | +47.3% |
| 2024 | -5.07 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
Hong Kong, China compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong, China's -5.07 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0737 % change on previous year. (77 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong, China's -5.07 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -2.77 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -14650.0% | 0.0369 % change on previous year | -5.37 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -6279.3% | 0.1155 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year |
| 1975 | +2000.3% | -0.2838 % change on previous year | 5.39 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.41 % change on previous year | -0.2838 % change on previous year | 8.01 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.8522 % change on previous year | -4.62 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.44 % change on previous year | -6.03 % change on previous year | 0.1155 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -3.71 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year | 0.6034 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.44 % change on previous year | -3.69 % change on previous year | 5.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.7 % change on previous year | -7.8 % change on previous year | 0.0369 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China was -5.07 % 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 Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 8.01 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.8 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 179th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 265.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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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How this figure is calculated
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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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.