Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa

MDG: Sub-saharan Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 77.8%
Rank
107th
of 221 groups
All-time high
17.92 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-18.26 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa, 1974–2024

-20-1001020197419992024

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

Analysis

MDG: Sub-saharan Africa recorded 1.59 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 77.8% on the previous year and up 110.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa peaked at 17.92 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -18.26 % change on previous year, in 1999.

MDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 107th of 221 groups 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 MDG: Sub-saharan Africa, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa, 1974 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1974 3.43 % change on previous year
1975 3.64 % change on previous year +6.2%
1976 3.79 % change on previous year +4.0%
1977 4.11 % change on previous year +8.4%
1978 4.44 % change on previous year +8.2%
1979 4.19 % change on previous year -5.7%
1980 4.5 % change on previous year +7.5%
1981 2.76 % change on previous year -38.7%
1982 2.36 % change on previous year -14.4%
1983 1.67 % change on previous year -29.4%
1984 2.13 % change on previous year +27.8%
1985 2.13 % change on previous year +0.1%
1986 3.99 % change on previous year +87.1%
1987 5.88 % change on previous year +47.3%
1988 4.04 % change on previous year -31.3%
1989 2.99 % change on previous year -25.8%
1990 2.43 % change on previous year -18.9%
1991 2.07 % change on previous year -14.5%
1992 2.63 % change on previous year +26.8%
1993 1.88 % change on previous year -28.4%
1994 2.36 % change on previous year +25.4%
1995 2.41 % change on previous year +2.1%
1996 4.23 % change on previous year +75.3%
1997 -3.73 % change on previous year -188.1%
1998 11.2 % change on previous year -400.7%
1999 -18.26 % change on previous year -263.0%
2000 11.79 % change on previous year -164.6%
2001 5.98 % change on previous year -49.3%
2002 12.2 % change on previous year +104.0%
2003 12.26 % change on previous year +0.5%
2004 10.68 % change on previous year -12.9%
2005 6.38 % change on previous year -40.2%
2006 9.92 % change on previous year +55.4%
2007 -7.09 % change on previous year -171.4%
2008 1.7 % change on previous year -124.0%
2009 9.93 % change on previous year +484.3%
2010 3.39 % change on previous year -65.8%
2011 11.42 % change on previous year +236.6%
2012 17.92 % change on previous year +56.9%
2013 13 % change on previous year -27.4%
2014 -15.48 % change on previous year -219.1%
2015 9.96 % change on previous year -164.4%
2016 6.71 % change on previous year -32.7%
2017 9.79 % change on previous year +45.9%
2018 0.0683 % change on previous year -99.3%
2019 1.52 % change on previous year +2131.0%
2020 0.6329 % change on previous year -58.5%
2021 -6.18 % change on previous year -1076.0%
2022 12.02 % change on previous year -294.5%
2023 7.19 % change on previous year -40.2%
2024 1.59 % change on previous year -77.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa 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.

YearChange FromTo
2019 +2131.0% 0.0683 % change on previous year 1.52 % change on previous year
2021 -1076.0% 0.6329 % change on previous year -6.18 % change on previous year
2009 +484.3% 1.7 % change on previous year 9.93 % change on previous year
1998 +400.7% -3.73 % change on previous year 11.2 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.93 % change on previous year 3.43 % change on previous year 4.44 % change on previous year 6
1980s 3.25 % change on previous year 1.67 % change on previous year 5.88 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.7235 % change on previous year -18.26 % change on previous year 11.2 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.38 % change on previous year -7.09 % change on previous year 12.26 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.83 % change on previous year -15.48 % change on previous year 17.92 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.05 % change on previous year -6.18 % change on previous year 12.02 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near MDG: Sub-saharan Africa

  1. 104 San Marino 0.9589 % change on previous year compare
  2. 105 Bangladesh 0.9278 % change on previous year compare
  3. 106 Georgia 0.924 % change on previous year compare
  4. 107 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.858 % change on previous year compare
  5. 108 Luxembourg 0.7777 % change on previous year compare
  6. 109 Romania 0.7585 % change on previous year compare
  7. 110 Equatorial Guinea 0.7264 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 427 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa was 1.59 % 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 MDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
The highest recorded value was 17.92 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -18.26 % change on previous year in 1999.
How does MDG: Sub-saharan Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
MDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 107th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in MDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Sub-saharan Africa 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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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.