Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe

UIS: North America and Western Europe: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -1.09 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.09 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 281.6%
Rank
180th
of 221 groups
All-time high
20.03 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-21.35 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe, 1971–2024

-20-1001020197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe stood at -1.09 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 281.6% on the previous year and down 203.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe peaked at 20.03 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -21.35 % change on previous year, in 1971.

That places UIS: North America and Western Europe 180th 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 UIS: North America and Western Europe, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UIS: North America and Western Europe, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -21.35 % change on previous year
1972 -0.8035 % change on previous year -96.2%
1973 20.03 % change on previous year -2592.9%
1974 -12.61 % change on previous year -162.9%
1975 16.86 % change on previous year -233.8%
1976 -12.11 % change on previous year -171.8%
1977 3.56 % change on previous year -129.4%
1978 -1.18 % change on previous year -133.2%
1979 0.3797 % change on previous year -132.2%
1980 -0.0952 % change on previous year -125.1%
1981 2.28 % change on previous year -2494.7%
1982 0.1503 % change on previous year -93.4%
1983 -2.02 % change on previous year -1446.6%
1984 1.85 % change on previous year -191.4%
1985 0.5238 % change on previous year -71.7%
1986 2.97 % change on previous year +467.2%
1987 0.7949 % change on previous year -73.2%
1988 0.1046 % change on previous year -86.8%
1989 0.3061 % change on previous year +192.7%
1990 1.04 % change on previous year +239.6%
1991 3.84 % change on previous year +269.7%
1992 0.036 % change on previous year -99.1%
1993 2.24 % change on previous year +6130.6%
1994 0.5042 % change on previous year -77.5%
1995 5.13 % change on previous year +916.7%
1996 1.95 % change on previous year -62.0%
1997 -6.14 % change on previous year -415.2%
1998 -0.2092 % change on previous year -96.6%
1999 -0.2236 % change on previous year +6.9%
2000 0.2987 % change on previous year -233.6%
2001 2.01 % change on previous year +573.0%
2002 1.57 % change on previous year -21.7%
2003 -0.8125 % change on previous year -151.6%
2004 -1.44 % change on previous year +77.4%
2005 5.89 % change on previous year -508.4%
2006 -4.4 % change on previous year -174.7%
2007 -0.1789 % change on previous year -95.9%
2008 0.134 % change on previous year -174.9%
2009 0.4259 % change on previous year +217.8%
2010 2.51 % change on previous year +488.8%
2011 3.58 % change on previous year +42.8%
2012 2.49 % change on previous year -30.4%
2013 1.67 % change on previous year -33.1%
2014 1.06 % change on previous year -36.7%
2015 0.4159 % change on previous year -60.6%
2016 0.715 % change on previous year +71.9%
2017 -0.1898 % change on previous year -126.5%
2018 -0.603 % change on previous year +217.8%
2019 -0.014 % change on previous year -97.7%
2020 0.3912 % change on previous year -2903.6%
2021 -7.78 % change on previous year -2088.9%
2022 4.71 % change on previous year -160.5%
2023 0.6009 % change on previous year -87.2%
2024 -1.09 % change on previous year -281.6%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe 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
1993 +6130.6% 0.036 % change on previous year 2.24 % change on previous year
2020 +2903.6% -0.014 % change on previous year 0.3912 % change on previous year
1973 +2592.9% -0.8035 % change on previous year 20.03 % change on previous year
1981 +2494.7% -0.0952 % change on previous year 2.28 % change on previous year
2021 -2088.9% 0.3912 % change on previous year -7.78 % change on previous year
1983 -1446.6% 0.1503 % change on previous year -2.02 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -0.8023 % change on previous year -21.35 % change on previous year 20.03 % change on previous year 9
1980s 0.686 % change on previous year -2.02 % change on previous year 2.97 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.8161 % change on previous year -6.14 % change on previous year 5.13 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.3497 % change on previous year -4.4 % change on previous year 5.89 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.16 % change on previous year -0.603 % change on previous year 3.58 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.634 % change on previous year -7.78 % change on previous year 4.71 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near UIS: North America and Western Europe

  1. 177 Belize -4.92 % change on previous year compare
  2. 178 Nauru -5.05 % change on previous year compare
  3. 179 Hong Kong -5.07 % change on previous year compare
  4. 180 Costa Rica -5.22 % change on previous year compare
  5. 181 Macao -5.38 % change on previous year compare
  6. 182 Liberia -5.5 % change on previous year compare
  7. 183 Peru -5.61 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UIS: North America and Western Europe was -1.09 % 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 UIS: North America and Western Europe?
The highest recorded value was 20.03 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -21.35 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does UIS: North America and Western Europe rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
UIS: North America and Western Europe ranks 180th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in UIS: North America and Western Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 203.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UIS: North America and Western Europe 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.