Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in India
India: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.2585 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in India, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
India recorded 0.2585 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 97.1% on the previous year and up 113.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in India peaked at 32.61 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -22.56 % change on previous year, in 2022.
India ranks 115th of 206 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 15.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 10.58 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1976 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1977 | 17.94 % change on previous year | +95.5% |
| 1978 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 1982 | -8.9 % change on previous year | -415.8% |
| 1983 | 22.07 % change on previous year | -347.9% |
| 1984 | -4.03 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 1985 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -235.2% |
| 1986 | 19.59 % change on previous year | +259.5% |
| 1987 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1988 | 11.73 % change on previous year | +304.5% |
| 1989 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1990 | -6.01 % change on previous year | -552.7% |
| 1991 | 11.61 % change on previous year | -293.1% |
| 1992 | -4.92 % change on previous year | -142.4% |
| 1993 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 1994 | 32.61 % change on previous year | +1585.8% |
| 1995 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1996 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 1997 | 11.37 % change on previous year | +925.7% |
| 2018 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2019 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -182.0% |
| 2020 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -322.6% |
| 2021 | -15.85 % change on previous year | +365.6% |
| 2022 | -22.56 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2023 | 25.49 % change on previous year | -213.0% |
| 2024 | 8.99 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2025 | 0.2585 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.29 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 17.94 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 6.27 % change on previous year | -8.9 % change on previous year | 22.07 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 7.09 % change on previous year | -6.01 % change on previous year | 32.61 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -0.168 % change on previous year | -1.87 % change on previous year | 1.53 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2020s | -1.18 % change on previous year | -22.56 % change on previous year | 25.49 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 112 Guyana 0.4852 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.454 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Denmark 0.3264 % change on previous year compare
- 116 United States Virgin Islands 0.2308 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Hungary 0.2176 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Bulgaria 0.1737 % change on previous year compare
More education data for India
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in India?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in India was 0.2585 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 32.61 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.56 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does India rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- India ranks 115th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.