Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan
Japan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.95 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan, 1972–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan stood at -2.95 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 26.2% on the previous year and down 192.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan peaked at 63.43 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -4.75 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Japan 158th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +194.2% |
| 1974 | 14.46 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 1975 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1976 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1977 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 1978 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1980 | -0.4524 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 1981 | -3.2 % change on previous year | +606.8% |
| 1982 | -4.75 % change on previous year | +48.5% |
| 1983 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1984 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1985 | -2.73 % change on previous year | +74.7% |
| 1986 | -3.05 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 1987 | -2.39 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1988 | -0.1139 % change on previous year | -95.2% |
| 1989 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -1214.3% |
| 1990 | -0.2062 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 1991 | -1.46 % change on previous year | +605.7% |
| 1992 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1993 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1994 | -2.04 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 1995 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 1996 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1997 | -0.574 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 1998 | 63.43 % change on previous year | -11150.2% |
| 1999 | 0.8065 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2014 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -225.0% |
| 2015 | -0.2038 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 2016 | -0.5924 % change on previous year | +190.7% |
| 2017 | 0.4993 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 2018 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -436.2% |
| 2019 | 0.5124 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2020 | 0.8981 % change on previous year | +75.3% |
| 2021 | -0.6338 % change on previous year | -170.6% |
| 2022 | -2.34 % change on previous year | +268.7% |
| 2023 | -2.95 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.07 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 14.46 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.98 % change on previous year | -4.75 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.16 % change on previous year | -2.89 % change on previous year | 63.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4119 % change on previous year | -1.68 % change on previous year | 0.5124 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | -1.26 % change on previous year | -2.95 % change on previous year | 0.8981 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 155 Viet Nam -2.77 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Argentina -2.84 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Andorra -2.9 % change on previous year compare
- 159 French Polynesia -3 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Tonga -3.35 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Grenada -3.63 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Japan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 627,777 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.50 million (1999)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (1999)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.25 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0502 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan was -2.95 % 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 63.43 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.75 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Japan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Japan ranks 158th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 192.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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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.