Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malaysia
Malaysia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.2 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malaysia, 1983–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malaysia stood at -2.2 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 134.1% on the previous year and down 169.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malaysia peaked at 51.51 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -23.42 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Malaysia 151st 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 8.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
| 1985 | 9.03 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
| 1988 | -5.02 % change on previous year | -155.7% |
| 1989 | 11.21 % change on previous year | -323.2% |
| 1990 | -0.8165 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 1991 | 13.37 % change on previous year | -1737.1% |
| 1992 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1993 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 51.51 % change on previous year | +1561.5% |
| 1995 | -23.42 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 1996 | -10.63 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 1999 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2000 | -3.82 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2001 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -138.7% |
| 2002 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 6.51 % change on previous year | +347.9% |
| 2004 | 7.82 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -64.1% |
| 2006 | -8.42 % change on previous year | -399.6% |
| 2007 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -181.8% |
| 2008 | 17.9 % change on previous year | +159.8% |
| 2009 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2010 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2013 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +64.3% |
| 2014 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
| 2015 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9208 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2017 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +422.5% |
| 2018 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 2019 | 0.4315 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 2020 | -0.5879 % change on previous year | -236.3% |
| 2021 | -8.56 % change on previous year | +1355.6% |
| 2022 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 2023 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -534.0% |
| 2024 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -134.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.59 % change on previous year | -5.02 % change on previous year | 11.21 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 4.14 % change on previous year | -23.42 % change on previous year | 51.51 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.46 % change on previous year | -8.42 % change on previous year | 17.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.68 % change on previous year | 0.4315 % change on previous year | 4.81 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -1.27 % change on previous year | -8.56 % change on previous year | 6.46 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 148 Mexico -2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Sweden -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Greece -2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Italy -2.4 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Libya -2.47 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Liechtenstein -2.7 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Malaysia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 217,105 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 475,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 460,041 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.64 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0859 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malaysia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malaysia was -2.2 % 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.51 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.42 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Malaysia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Malaysia ranks 151st out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 169.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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About this data
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.