Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Singapore
Singapore: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Singapore, 1971–2023
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 Singapore is -2.06 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.1% on the previous year and down 404.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Singapore peaked at 83.76 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -5.04 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Singapore ranks 147th of 206 countries 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 9.46 % change on previous year | +95.7% |
| 1973 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 1974 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1975 | -5.04 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 1976 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -153.7% |
| 1977 | 13.14 % change on previous year | +386.1% |
| 1978 | 10.57 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 83.76 % change on previous year | +692.1% |
| 1980 | -3.36 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1983 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -322.7% |
| 1984 | 12.23 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 1985 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1986 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 1987 | 7.91 % change on previous year | +102.9% |
| 1988 | -0.262 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1989 | 2 % change on previous year | -862.9% |
| 2019 | 0.6759 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 2020 | -0.0338 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2021 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +3084.9% |
| 2022 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2023 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +64.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.47 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 83.76 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.51 % change on previous year | -3.36 % change on previous year | 12.23 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.6759 % change on previous year | 0.6759 % change on previous year | 0.6759 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -1.11 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | -0.0338 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 144 Suriname -1.65 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Samoa -1.73 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Azerbaijan -1.81 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Mexico -2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Sweden -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Greece -2.17 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Singapore?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Singapore was -2.06 % 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 83.76 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.04 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Singapore rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Singapore ranks 147th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Singapore 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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How this figure is calculated
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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About this data
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.