Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malta

Malta: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 722.5%
World rank
85th
of 206 countries
All-time high
81.62 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-9.05 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malta, 1971–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malta stood at 2.47 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 722.5% on the previous year and up 199.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malta peaked at 81.62 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -9.05 % change on previous year, in 1995.

Malta ranks 85th 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 Malta, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Malta, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 17.8 % change on previous year
1972 -8.3 % change on previous year -146.6%
1973 11.69 % change on previous year -240.9%
1974 -8.76 % change on previous year -175.0%
1975 39.2 % change on previous year -547.2%
1976 81.62 % change on previous year +108.2%
1977 13.72 % change on previous year -83.2%
1978 -2.03 % change on previous year -114.8%
1979 4.92 % change on previous year -342.4%
1980 6.25 % change on previous year +27.1%
1981 -0.7229 % change on previous year -111.6%
1982 -1.14 % change on previous year +58.3%
1983 0.5524 % change on previous year -148.3%
1984 1.29 % change on previous year +134.4%
1985 0.8523 % change on previous year -34.2%
1986 1.14 % change on previous year +33.7%
1987 4.03 % change on previous year +253.3%
1988 0.4138 % change on previous year -89.7%
1989 37.22 % change on previous year +8895.1%
1990 -0.1943 % change on previous year -100.5%
1991 0.115 % change on previous year -159.2%
1992 4.04 % change on previous year +3411.4%
1993 2.17 % change on previous year -46.4%
1994 1.67 % change on previous year -22.8%
1995 -9.05 % change on previous year -641.7%
1996 0.3687 % change on previous year -104.1%
1997 0.0986 % change on previous year -73.3%
1998 -4.78 % change on previous year -4949.8%
1999 -1.82 % change on previous year -61.8%
2000 -3.87 % change on previous year +112.1%
2001 -1.91 % change on previous year -50.6%
2002 -2.47 % change on previous year +29.0%
2003 -2.46 % change on previous year -0.4%
2004 -2.42 % change on previous year -1.4%
2005 -6.45 % change on previous year +166.4%
2006 -3.39 % change on previous year -47.5%
2007 5.29 % change on previous year -256.0%
2008 -1.93 % change on previous year -136.5%
2009 -5.24 % change on previous year +171.3%
2010 5.34 % change on previous year -202.0%
2011 2.76 % change on previous year -48.4%
2012 4.31 % change on previous year +56.1%
2013 -2.48 % change on previous year -157.5%
2014 0.1011 % change on previous year -104.1%
2015 3.45 % change on previous year +3307.7%
2016 2.54 % change on previous year -26.3%
2017 -2.4 % change on previous year -194.6%
2018 2.19 % change on previous year -191.2%
2019 2.04 % change on previous year -7.0%
2020 2.09 % change on previous year +2.6%
2021 -5.12 % change on previous year -345.1%
2022 0.3006 % change on previous year -105.9%
2023 2.47 % change on previous year +722.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.65 % change on previous year -8.76 % change on previous year 81.62 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.99 % change on previous year -1.14 % change on previous year 37.22 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.7393 % change on previous year -9.05 % change on previous year 4.04 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.49 % change on previous year -6.45 % change on previous year 5.29 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.78 % change on previous year -2.48 % change on previous year 5.34 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.065 % change on previous year -5.12 % change on previous year 2.47 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Malta

  1. 82 Uzbekistan 2.52 % change on previous year compare
  2. 83 Honduras 2.52 % change on previous year compare
  3. 84 Mongolia 2.51 % change on previous year compare
  4. 86 Tajikistan 2.34 % change on previous year compare
  5. 87 Portugal 2.31 % change on previous year compare
  6. 88 Cyprus 2.2 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malta?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Malta was 2.47 % 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 Malta?
The highest recorded value was 81.62 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was -9.05 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Malta rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Malta ranks 85th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is up 199.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
427 places, 17,494 data points, 1971–2025
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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.