Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Spain

Spain: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -3.78 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 16.1%
World rank
164th
of 206 countries
All-time high
7.85 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-7.27 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
38
1972–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Spain, 1972–2024

-505101972199820241972: -7.3 % change on previous year1973: 5.4 % change on previous year1974: 3.5 % change on previous year1975: 2.9 % change on previous year1976: 7.9 % change on previous year1977: 4.1 % change on previous year1978: 5.3 % change on previous year1979: 6.8 % change on previous year1980: 7.6 % change on previous year1981: 1.9 % change on previous year1982: 1.3 % change on previous year1983: -0.858 % change on previous year1984: -1.4 % change on previous year1985: -2.1 % change on previous year1986: -1.6 % change on previous year1987: -3.8 % change on previous year1988: -2.8 % change on previous year1989: -4.1 % change on previous year1990: -1 % change on previous year1991: -0.598 % change on previous year1992: 3.2 % change on previous year1993: 3 % change on previous year1994: 2.9 % change on previous year1995: 0.883 % change on previous year1996: 0.248 % change on previous year1997: 1.7 % change on previous year1998: 0.666 % change on previous year2014: -1.5 % change on previous year2015: -3.1 % change on previous year2016: -2.3 % change on previous year2017: -3.2 % change on previous year2018: -1.9 % change on previous year2019: -1.3 % change on previous year2020: 0.191 % change on previous year2021: -3.6 % change on previous year2022: -3.5 % change on previous year2023: -3.3 % change on previous year2024: -3.8 % change on previous year

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 Spain is -3.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 16.1% on the previous year and down 145.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Spain peaked at 7.85 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -7.27 % change on previous year, in 1972.

Spain ranks 164th of 206 countries on this measure, 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 Spain, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Spain, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 -7.27 % change on previous year
1973 5.37 % change on previous year -173.9%
1974 3.5 % change on previous year -34.9%
1975 2.91 % change on previous year -16.7%
1976 7.85 % change on previous year +169.4%
1977 4.11 % change on previous year -47.6%
1978 5.28 % change on previous year +28.5%
1979 6.82 % change on previous year +29.2%
1980 7.63 % change on previous year +11.8%
1981 1.95 % change on previous year -74.5%
1982 1.31 % change on previous year -32.7%
1983 -0.8582 % change on previous year -165.6%
1984 -1.39 % change on previous year +62.5%
1985 -2.14 % change on previous year +53.7%
1986 -1.62 % change on previous year -24.2%
1987 -3.78 % change on previous year +132.6%
1988 -2.81 % change on previous year -25.6%
1989 -4.12 % change on previous year +46.6%
1990 -1.03 % change on previous year -74.9%
1991 -0.5976 % change on previous year -42.3%
1992 3.17 % change on previous year -629.7%
1993 2.97 % change on previous year -6.3%
1994 2.86 % change on previous year -3.7%
1995 0.8827 % change on previous year -69.1%
1996 0.2482 % change on previous year -71.9%
1997 1.7 % change on previous year +584.0%
1998 0.6659 % change on previous year -60.8%
2014 -1.54 % change on previous year -331.3%
2015 -3.11 % change on previous year +102.0%
2016 -2.34 % change on previous year -24.7%
2017 -3.25 % change on previous year +38.6%
2018 -1.89 % change on previous year -41.6%
2019 -1.27 % change on previous year -32.7%
2020 0.1907 % change on previous year -115.0%
2021 -3.64 % change on previous year -2011.1%
2022 -3.48 % change on previous year -4.6%
2023 -3.25 % change on previous year -6.4%
2024 -3.78 % change on previous year +16.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.57 % change on previous year -7.27 % change on previous year 7.85 % change on previous year 8
1980s -0.5853 % change on previous year -4.12 % change on previous year 7.63 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.21 % change on previous year -1.03 % change on previous year 3.17 % change on previous year 9
2010s -2.23 % change on previous year -3.25 % change on previous year -1.27 % change on previous year 6
2020s -2.79 % change on previous year -3.78 % change on previous year 0.1907 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 161 Grenada -3.63 % change on previous year compare
  2. 162 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -3.7 % change on previous year compare
  3. 163 Seychelles -3.71 % change on previous year compare
  4. 165 Republic of Moldova -3.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 166 Togo -4.01 % change on previous year compare
  6. 167 Trinidad and Tobago -4.09 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Spain?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Spain was -3.78 % 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 Spain?
The highest recorded value was 7.85 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -7.27 % change on previous year in 1972.
How does Spain rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Spain ranks 164th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is down 145.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.