Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Panama
Panama: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 6.84 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Panama, 1971–2024
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 Panama is 6.84 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 146.8% on the previous year and up 159.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Panama peaked at 24.7 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -18.31 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Panama 38th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Panama, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 19.26 % change on previous year | +58.1% |
| 1973 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 1974 | 10.98 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 9 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1976 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1977 | 4.96 % change on previous year | +294.4% |
| 1978 | 19.16 % change on previous year | +286.1% |
| 1979 | 18.95 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1980 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1981 | 24.7 % change on previous year | -952.8% |
| 1982 | 9.02 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1983 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 1984 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 1985 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +56.0% |
| 1986 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +86.9% |
| 1987 | 12.02 % change on previous year | +66.9% |
| 1988 | -0.5632 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1989 | -2.41 % change on previous year | +328.2% |
| 1990 | -4.14 % change on previous year | +71.7% |
| 1991 | 9.15 % change on previous year | -321.0% |
| 1992 | -0.841 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 1993 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -934.7% |
| 1994 | 16 % change on previous year | +128.0% |
| 1995 | 0.5911 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 1996 | 11.38 % change on previous year | +1825.1% |
| 2000 | 16.01 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 2001 | 13.92 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 11.43 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2003 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2004 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -236.2% |
| 2005 | 14.6 % change on previous year | +202.8% |
| 2006 | 9.67 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2007 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2008 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -137.3% |
| 2009 | -4.47 % change on previous year | +124.5% |
| 2010 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 2011 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -157.9% |
| 2012 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -511.7% |
| 2013 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2014 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -58.8% |
| 2015 | 8.65 % change on previous year | +228.5% |
| 2016 | -18.31 % change on previous year | -311.7% |
| 2017 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 2022 | 5.52 % change on previous year | +135.5% |
| 2023 | -14.62 % change on previous year | -365.0% |
| 2024 | 6.84 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.83 % change on previous year | 1.26 % change on previous year | 19.26 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.82 % change on previous year | -2.9 % change on previous year | 24.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.59 % change on previous year | -4.14 % change on previous year | 16 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 6.58 % change on previous year | -4.47 % change on previous year | 16.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9804 % change on previous year | -18.31 % change on previous year | 8.65 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -0.7556 % change on previous year | -14.62 % change on previous year | 6.84 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 35 Uganda 7.97 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Ghana 7.78 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Sao Tome and Principe 7.17 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Palau 6.47 % change on previous year compare
- 40 New Caledonia 6.38 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Madagascar 6.32 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Panama
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Panama?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Panama was 6.84 % 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 24.7 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.31 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Panama rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Panama ranks 38th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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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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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.