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

Sri Lanka: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.72 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.72 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 23.0%
World rank
93rd
of 206 countries
All-time high
31.94 % change on previous year
in 2015
All-time low
-16.09 % change on previous year
in 2017
Years of data
13
2011–2023

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sri Lanka, 2011–2023

-20-1001020302011201720232011: 2.8 % change on previous year2012: 10.1 % change on previous year2013: 0.005 % change on previous year2014: -8.5 % change on previous year2015: 31.9 % change on previous year2016: 0.527 % change on previous year2017: -16.1 % change on previous year2018: -4.1 % change on previous year2019: -8.3 % change on previous year2020: 0 % change on previous year2021: 0 % change on previous year2022: 1.4 % change on previous year2023: 1.7 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2023, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sri Lanka stood at 1.72 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.0% on the previous year and up 37,065.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sri Lanka peaked at 31.94 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -16.09 % change on previous year, in 2017.

That places Sri Lanka 93rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023, 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 Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Sri Lanka, 2011 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
2011 2.76 % change on previous year
2012 10.14 % change on previous year +268.1%
2013 0.0046 % change on previous year -100.0%
2014 -8.52 % change on previous year -184377.8%
2015 31.94 % change on previous year -474.7%
2016 0.5273 % change on previous year -98.3%
2017 -16.09 % change on previous year -3152.3%
2018 -4.14 % change on previous year -74.3%
2019 -8.29 % change on previous year +100.2%
2020 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2021 0 % change on previous year
2022 1.4 % change on previous year
2023 1.72 % change on previous year +23.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.9257 % change on previous year -16.09 % change on previous year 31.94 % change on previous year 9
2020s 0.7791 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 1.72 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 90 United States of America 2.19 % change on previous year compare
  2. 91 Kyrgyzstan 2.01 % change on previous year compare
  3. 92 Kenya 1.97 % change on previous year compare
  4. 94 Russian Federation 1.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 95 Niger 1.69 % change on previous year compare
  6. 96 Netherlands 1.62 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sri Lanka?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Sri Lanka was 1.72 % 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 Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 31.94 % change on previous year in 2015.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was -16.09 % change on previous year in 2017.
How does Sri Lanka rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Sri Lanka ranks 93rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 37,065.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka 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.