Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa
UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.89 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa recorded 1.89 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2024.
The figure is down 54.9% on the previous year and down 76.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa peaked at 17.49 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -15.13 % change on previous year, in 2007.
UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 92nd of 221 groups 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 UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1983 | 0.8144 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1984 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 1985 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1986 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +288.0% |
| 1987 | 6.29 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 1988 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 1989 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 1991 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 1994 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +64.4% |
| 1995 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +147.8% |
| 1997 | -9.1 % change on previous year | -277.1% |
| 1998 | 17.49 % change on previous year | -292.1% |
| 1999 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2000 | 10.08 % change on previous year | +117.4% |
| 2001 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2002 | 10.73 % change on previous year | +44.6% |
| 2003 | 11.39 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2005 | 8.33 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2007 | -15.13 % change on previous year | -298.5% |
| 2008 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -120.4% |
| 2009 | 7.44 % change on previous year | +140.7% |
| 2010 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 2011 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 2012 | 16.29 % change on previous year | +250.2% |
| 2013 | 9.77 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2014 | 8.09 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 8.25 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 8.46 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 13.3 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 2018 | -0.9774 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2019 | 0.2561 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 2020 | -0.7583 % change on previous year | -396.1% |
| 2021 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +290.1% |
| 2022 | 9.98 % change on previous year | -437.2% |
| 2023 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2024 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.11 % change on previous year | 0.8144 % change on previous year | 6.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.08 % change on previous year | -9.1 % change on previous year | 17.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.82 % change on previous year | -15.13 % change on previous year | 11.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.08 % change on previous year | -0.9774 % change on previous year | 16.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -2.96 % change on previous year | 9.98 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa
- 89 Serbia 2.2 % change on previous year compare
- 90 United States of America 2.19 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Kyrgyzstan 2.01 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Kenya 1.97 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Sri Lanka 1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Russian Federation 1.7 % change on previous year compare
- 95 Niger 1.69 % change on previous year compare
More education data for UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49.26 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.50 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.77 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36.30 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 50.69 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.32 % change on previous year (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 8.67 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9.20 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa was 1.89 % 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 UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17.49 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.13 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 92nd out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa 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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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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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.