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

Latest (2024)
1.89 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 54.9%
Rank
92nd
of 221 groups
All-time high
17.49 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-15.13 % change on previous year
in 2007
Years of data
45
1980–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, 1980–2024

-20-10010201980200220241980: 3.5 % change on previous year1981: 3.4 % change on previous year1982: 1.3 % change on previous year1983: 0.814 % change on previous year1984: 1.8 % change on previous year1985: 1.2 % change on previous year1986: 4.7 % change on previous year1987: 6.3 % change on previous year1988: 4.1 % change on previous year1989: 3.9 % change on previous year1990: 2.2 % change on previous year1991: 2.5 % change on previous year1992: 2.8 % change on previous year1993: 1.1 % change on previous year1994: 1.9 % change on previous year1995: 2.1 % change on previous year1996: 5.1 % change on previous year1997: -9.1 % change on previous year1998: 17.5 % change on previous year1999: 4.6 % change on previous year2000: 10.1 % change on previous year2001: 7.4 % change on previous year2002: 10.7 % change on previous year2003: 11.4 % change on previous year2004: 7.3 % change on previous year2005: 8.3 % change on previous year2006: 7.6 % change on previous year2007: -15.1 % change on previous year2008: 3.1 % change on previous year2009: 7.4 % change on previous year2010: 2.7 % change on previous year2011: 4.7 % change on previous year2012: 16.3 % change on previous year2013: 9.8 % change on previous year2014: 8.1 % change on previous year2015: 8.2 % change on previous year2016: 8.5 % change on previous year2017: 13.3 % change on previous year2018: -0.977 % change on previous year2019: 0.256 % change on previous year2020: -0.758 % change on previous year2021: -3 % change on previous year2022: 10 % change on previous year2023: 4.2 % change on previous year2024: 1.9 % change on previous year

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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: Eastern and Southern Africa, 1980 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 89 Serbia 2.2 % change on previous year compare
  2. 90 United States of America 2.19 % change on previous year compare
  3. 91 Kyrgyzstan 2.01 % change on previous year compare
  4. 92 Kenya 1.97 % change on previous year compare
  5. 93 Sri Lanka 1.72 % change on previous year compare
  6. 94 Russian Federation 1.7 % change on previous year compare
  7. 95 Niger 1.69 % change on previous year compare

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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?
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Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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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.