Enrolment in pre-primary education … Enrolment annual growth rate in Macao
Macao: Enrolment in pre-primary education … Enrolment annual growth rate was -5.38 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Macao, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Macao stood at -5.38 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and down 193.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Macao peaked at 45.15 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -14.12 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Macao ranks 181st 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 … Enrolment annual growth rate in Macao, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -11.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | -14.12 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1976 | 23.17 % change on previous year | -264.1% |
| 1977 | 45.15 % change on previous year | +94.9% |
| 1978 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1979 | 16.2 % change on previous year | +241.7% |
| 1990 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1991 | 6.86 % change on previous year | +209.2% |
| 1992 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1993 | 0.1252 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 2000 | -5.44 % change on previous year | -4447.5% |
| 2001 | -8.14 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
| 2002 | -8.26 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2003 | -7.2 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2004 | -6.05 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2005 | -7.68 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2006 | -8.4 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2007 | -7.37 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2008 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2009 | 0.6839 % change on previous year | -127.0% |
| 2010 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +939.7% |
| 2011 | 10.52 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 2012 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2013 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2014 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 8.64 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 2016 | 15.37 % change on previous year | +78.0% |
| 2017 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2018 | 5.88 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2019 | -0.9361 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2020 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -466.5% |
| 2021 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2022 | -4.23 % change on previous year | +128.0% |
| 2023 | -5.53 % change on previous year | +30.8% |
| 2024 | -5.38 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's -5.38 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0737 % change on previous year. (77 countries reporting)
- Macao's -5.38 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -2.77 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education … Enrolment annual growth rate in Macao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -4447.5% | 0.1252 % change on previous year | -5.44 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +939.7% | 0.6839 % change on previous year | 7.11 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.63 % change on previous year | -14.12 % change on previous year | 45.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 3.21 % change on previous year | 0.1252 % change on previous year | 6.86 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | -6.04 % change on previous year | -8.4 % change on previous year | 0.6839 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.47 % change on previous year | -0.9361 % change on previous year | 15.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.71 % change on previous year | -5.53 % change on previous year | 3.43 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Macao
- 178 Nauru -5.05 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Hong Kong -5.07 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Costa Rica -5.22 % change on previous year compare
- 182 Liberia -5.5 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Peru -5.61 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Oman -5.83 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Macao
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 89.37 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.21 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 239 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,809 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 31,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 38,349 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Macao?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Macao was -5.38 % 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 Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 45.15 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.12 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Macao rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Macao ranks 181st out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 193.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao 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.