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

SDG: Western Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -3.11 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.11 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 335.8%
Rank
202nd
of 221 groups
All-time high
52.41 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-33.63 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Western Asia, 1971–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Western Asia stood at -3.11 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 335.8% on the previous year and down 167.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Western Asia peaked at 52.41 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -33.63 % change on previous year, in 1971.

That places SDG: Western Asia 202nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 SDG: Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in SDG: Western Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -33.63 % change on previous year
1972 0.3806 % change on previous year -101.1%
1973 -6.36 % change on previous year -1771.2%
1974 -3.34 % change on previous year -47.5%
1975 6.76 % change on previous year -302.3%
1976 26.95 % change on previous year +298.7%
1977 0.9382 % change on previous year -96.5%
1978 -18.7 % change on previous year -2093.2%
1979 -9.7 % change on previous year -48.1%
1980 52.41 % change on previous year -640.0%
1981 -17.13 % change on previous year -132.7%
1982 1.36 % change on previous year -107.9%
1983 1.96 % change on previous year +44.1%
1984 0.799 % change on previous year -59.1%
1985 7.91 % change on previous year +889.5%
1986 7.38 % change on previous year -6.7%
1987 0.3352 % change on previous year -95.5%
1988 2.4 % change on previous year +617.0%
1989 4.91 % change on previous year +104.3%
1990 2.98 % change on previous year -39.4%
1991 0.1998 % change on previous year -93.3%
1992 -0.0683 % change on previous year -134.2%
1993 -0.1076 % change on previous year +57.4%
1994 0.3187 % change on previous year -396.3%
1995 -4.74 % change on previous year -1587.1%
1996 7.33 % change on previous year -254.7%
1997 -4.76 % change on previous year -164.9%
1998 -0.1911 % change on previous year -96.0%
1999 6.81 % change on previous year -3664.8%
2000 1.44 % change on previous year -78.9%
2001 2.12 % change on previous year +47.3%
2002 2.77 % change on previous year +31.1%
2003 3.35 % change on previous year +20.8%
2004 4.58 % change on previous year +36.9%
2005 3.94 % change on previous year -14.1%
2006 9.32 % change on previous year +136.8%
2007 4.86 % change on previous year -47.8%
2008 4.93 % change on previous year +1.3%
2009 6.82 % change on previous year +38.5%
2010 7.24 % change on previous year +6.0%
2011 8.89 % change on previous year +22.9%
2012 4.11 % change on previous year -53.7%
2013 -3.55 % change on previous year -186.3%
2014 4.64 % change on previous year -230.6%
2015 6.43 % change on previous year +38.6%
2016 4.3 % change on previous year -33.1%
2017 8.12 % change on previous year +88.8%
2018 5.73 % change on previous year -29.3%
2019 2.7 % change on previous year -53.0%
2020 4.65 % change on previous year +72.3%
2021 -16.67 % change on previous year -458.8%
2022 28.96 % change on previous year -273.7%
2023 1.32 % change on previous year -95.4%
2024 -3.11 % change on previous year -335.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: 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
1999 +3664.8% -0.1911 % change on previous year 6.81 % change on previous year
1978 -2093.2% 0.9382 % change on previous year -18.7 % change on previous year
1973 -1771.2% 0.3806 % change on previous year -6.36 % change on previous year
1995 -1587.1% 0.3187 % change on previous year -4.74 % change on previous year
1985 +889.5% 0.799 % change on previous year 7.91 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -4.08 % change on previous year -33.63 % change on previous year 26.95 % change on previous year 9
1980s 6.23 % change on previous year -17.13 % change on previous year 52.41 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.7778 % change on previous year -4.76 % change on previous year 7.33 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.41 % change on previous year 1.44 % change on previous year 9.32 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.86 % change on previous year -3.55 % change on previous year 8.89 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.03 % change on previous year -16.67 % change on previous year 28.96 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near SDG: Western Asia

  1. 199 China -11.55 % change on previous year compare
  2. 200 British Virgin Islands -12.1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 201 Tuvalu -13.43 % change on previous year compare
  4. 202 Myanmar -13.72 % change on previous year compare
  5. 203 Kuwait -20.49 % change on previous year compare
  6. 204 Mozambique -28.34 % change on previous year compare
  7. 205 Nigeria -64.76 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Western Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in SDG: Western Asia was -3.11 % 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: Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 52.41 % change on previous year in 1980.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in SDG: Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -33.63 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does SDG: Western Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
SDG: Western Asia ranks 202nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in SDG: Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 167.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this SDG: 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
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.