Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia

MDG: Western Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 2.08 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 94.4%
Rank
78th
of 221 groups
All-time high
151.07 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-37.43 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia, 1971–2023

-50050100150197119972023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia is 2.08 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 94.4% on the previous year and up 127.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia peaked at 151.07 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -37.43 % change on previous year, in 1971.

MDG: Western Asia ranks 78th 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: Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in MDG: Western Asia, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -37.43 % change on previous year
1972 0.8918 % change on previous year -102.4%
1973 -10.69 % change on previous year -1298.5%
1974 -8.17 % change on previous year -23.5%
1975 4.64 % change on previous year -156.7%
1976 54.75 % change on previous year +1080.6%
1977 1.05 % change on previous year -98.1%
1978 -33.71 % change on previous year -3311.9%
1979 -34.1 % change on previous year +1.2%
1980 151.07 % change on previous year -543.0%
1981 -33.6 % change on previous year -122.2%
1982 4.05 % change on previous year -112.1%
1983 3.18 % change on previous year -21.4%
1984 1.32 % change on previous year -58.4%
1985 16.62 % change on previous year +1155.3%
1986 8.1 % change on previous year -51.3%
1987 1.86 % change on previous year -77.1%
1988 2.01 % change on previous year +8.1%
1989 3.23 % change on previous year +61.2%
1990 3.62 % change on previous year +11.9%
1991 -0.6373 % change on previous year -117.6%
1992 2.61 % change on previous year -509.4%
1993 5.6 % change on previous year +114.5%
1994 3.69 % change on previous year -34.0%
1995 1.26 % change on previous year -66.0%
1996 12.86 % change on previous year +922.8%
1997 -4.3 % change on previous year -133.5%
1998 1.71 % change on previous year -139.8%
1999 11.66 % change on previous year +580.7%
2000 1.57 % change on previous year -86.5%
2001 1.28 % change on previous year -18.9%
2002 2.78 % change on previous year +117.8%
2003 2.8 % change on previous year +0.7%
2004 8.14 % change on previous year +190.8%
2005 5.28 % change on previous year -35.1%
2006 12.74 % change on previous year +141.2%
2007 4.57 % change on previous year -64.1%
2008 6.7 % change on previous year +46.4%
2009 7.4 % change on previous year +10.5%
2010 10.65 % change on previous year +43.9%
2011 10.16 % change on previous year -4.5%
2012 4.9 % change on previous year -51.8%
2013 -7.69 % change on previous year -256.8%
2014 6 % change on previous year -178.1%
2015 7.36 % change on previous year +22.7%
2016 5.16 % change on previous year -29.9%
2017 7.6 % change on previous year +47.2%
2018 6.28 % change on previous year -17.3%
2019 3.05 % change on previous year -51.5%
2020 4.93 % change on previous year +61.6%
2021 -20.7 % change on previous year -520.3%
2022 36.99 % change on previous year -278.7%
2023 2.08 % change on previous year -94.4%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia 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
1978 -3311.9% 1.05 % change on previous year -33.71 % change on previous year
1973 -1298.5% 0.8918 % change on previous year -10.69 % change on previous year
1985 +1155.3% 1.32 % change on previous year 16.62 % change on previous year
1976 +1080.6% 4.64 % change on previous year 54.75 % change on previous year
1996 +922.8% 1.26 % change on previous year 12.86 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -6.98 % change on previous year -37.43 % change on previous year 54.75 % change on previous year 9
1980s 15.78 % change on previous year -33.6 % change on previous year 151.07 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.81 % change on previous year -4.3 % change on previous year 12.86 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.33 % change on previous year 1.28 % change on previous year 12.74 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.35 % change on previous year -7.69 % change on previous year 10.65 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.82 % change on previous year -20.7 % change on previous year 36.99 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near MDG: Western Asia

  1. 75 Australia 2.75 % change on previous year compare
  2. 76 Czechia 2.72 % change on previous year compare
  3. 77 Namibia 2.68 % change on previous year compare
  4. 78 Guadeloupe 2.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 79 Cameroon 2.64 % change on previous year compare
  6. 80 Syrian Arab Republic 2.64 % change on previous year compare
  7. 81 Benin 2.56 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in MDG: Western Asia was 2.08 % 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 MDG: Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 151.07 % change on previous year in 1980.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in MDG: Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -37.43 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does MDG: Western Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
MDG: Western Asia ranks 78th out of 221 groups with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in MDG: Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 127.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MDG: Western Asia 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
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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.