Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa
SDG: Sub-saharan Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa stood at 1.68 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 77.4% 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 SDG: Sub-saharan Africa peaked at 18.38 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -19.08 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places SDG: Sub-saharan Africa 104th out of 221 groups 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 SDG: Sub-saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 3.97 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 4.11 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1978 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 4.83 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 1982 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1983 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1984 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 1985 | 2.27 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +86.8% |
| 1987 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 1988 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1989 | 3.15 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1990 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1991 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1992 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1994 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1995 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +75.1% |
| 1997 | -3.88 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 1998 | 11.7 % change on previous year | -401.2% |
| 1999 | -19.08 % change on previous year | -263.1% |
| 2000 | 12.29 % change on previous year | -164.4% |
| 2001 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2002 | 12.64 % change on previous year | +105.0% |
| 2003 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2006 | 9.8 % change on previous year | +48.7% |
| 2007 | -7.35 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2008 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2009 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +758.9% |
| 2010 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2011 | 11.3 % change on previous year | +175.2% |
| 2012 | 18.38 % change on previous year | +62.7% |
| 2013 | 12.97 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2014 | -16.32 % change on previous year | -225.8% |
| 2015 | 10.25 % change on previous year | -162.8% |
| 2016 | 6.97 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2017 | 10.04 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 2018 | -0.0833 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2019 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -1766.2% |
| 2020 | 0.5192 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 2021 | -6.68 % change on previous year | -1386.0% |
| 2022 | 12.58 % change on previous year | -288.4% |
| 2023 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 2024 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1766.2% | -0.0833 % change on previous year | 1.39 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | -1386.0% | 0.5192 % change on previous year | -6.68 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +758.9% | 1.04 % change on previous year | 8.95 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +401.2% | -3.88 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.26 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 4.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.45 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 6.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7607 % change on previous year | -19.08 % change on previous year | 11.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.32 % change on previous year | -7.35 % change on previous year | 12.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9 % change on previous year | -16.32 % change on previous year | 18.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1 % change on previous year | -6.68 % change on previous year | 12.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near SDG: Sub-saharan Africa
- 101 Canada 1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 102 United Arab Emirates 1.05 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Aruba 1.02 % change on previous year compare
- 104 San Marino 0.9589 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Bangladesh 0.9278 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Georgia 0.924 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.858 % change on previous year compare
More education data for SDG: Sub-saharan Africa
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 25.10 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 0.8778 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.94 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 0.8202 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 37.60 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 40.94 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 5.52 million (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa was 1.68 % 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 SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 18.38 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in SDG: Sub-saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.08 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does SDG: Sub-saharan Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- SDG: Sub-saharan Africa ranks 104th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in SDG: 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 SDG: 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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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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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.