Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia

UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 6.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.58 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 290.8%
Rank
28th
of 221 groups
All-time high
44.12 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-25.99 % change on previous year
in 1987
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 1971–2024

-2002040197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia stood at 6.58 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 290.8% on the previous year and up 71.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia peaked at 44.12 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -25.99 % change on previous year, in 1987.

UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia ranks 28th of 221 groups on this measure, in the top 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 UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -2.49 % change on previous year
1972 1.91 % change on previous year -176.7%
1973 2.71 % change on previous year +42.2%
1974 3.02 % change on previous year +11.2%
1975 4.82 % change on previous year +59.7%
1976 4.93 % change on previous year +2.4%
1977 2.24 % change on previous year -54.6%
1978 0.2978 % change on previous year -86.7%
1979 0.8256 % change on previous year +177.2%
1980 4.08 % change on previous year +394.3%
1981 16.91 % change on previous year +314.4%
1982 -20.45 % change on previous year -220.9%
1983 0.4895 % change on previous year -102.4%
1984 0.7441 % change on previous year +52.0%
1985 1.35 % change on previous year +81.0%
1986 36.8 % change on previous year +2632.8%
1987 -25.99 % change on previous year -170.6%
1988 1.3 % change on previous year -105.0%
1989 44.12 % change on previous year +3299.9%
1990 1.74 % change on previous year -96.1%
1991 -2.1 % change on previous year -220.7%
1992 -2.58 % change on previous year +22.8%
1993 -5.68 % change on previous year +120.0%
1994 -11.24 % change on previous year +98.0%
1995 -8.85 % change on previous year -21.3%
1996 -21.47 % change on previous year +142.8%
1997 -5.17 % change on previous year -75.9%
1998 -2.62 % change on previous year -49.4%
1999 -1.93 % change on previous year -26.2%
2000 -0.9245 % change on previous year -52.1%
2001 -0.5182 % change on previous year -43.9%
2002 0.2286 % change on previous year -144.1%
2003 0.5789 % change on previous year +153.2%
2004 1.15 % change on previous year +98.6%
2005 1.46 % change on previous year +26.9%
2006 3.37 % change on previous year +131.2%
2007 4.05 % change on previous year +20.1%
2008 5.52 % change on previous year +36.3%
2009 3.82 % change on previous year -30.8%
2010 4.28 % change on previous year +12.0%
2011 4.68 % change on previous year +9.3%
2012 5.33 % change on previous year +14.0%
2013 1.44 % change on previous year -73.0%
2014 3.83 % change on previous year +165.6%
2015 4.93 % change on previous year +28.9%
2016 3.6 % change on previous year -26.9%
2017 4.19 % change on previous year +16.3%
2018 3.58 % change on previous year -14.7%
2019 2.77 % change on previous year -22.5%
2020 1.3 % change on previous year -53.0%
2021 -4.76 % change on previous year -465.0%
2022 4.01 % change on previous year -184.4%
2023 -3.45 % change on previous year -185.9%
2024 6.58 % change on previous year -290.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia 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
1989 +3299.9% 1.3 % change on previous year 44.12 % change on previous year
1986 +2632.8% 1.35 % change on previous year 36.8 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.03 % change on previous year -2.49 % change on previous year 4.93 % change on previous year 9
1980s 5.93 % change on previous year -25.99 % change on previous year 44.12 % change on previous year 10
1990s -5.99 % change on previous year -21.47 % change on previous year 1.74 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.87 % change on previous year -0.9245 % change on previous year 5.52 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.86 % change on previous year 1.44 % change on previous year 5.33 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.7381 % change on previous year -4.76 % change on previous year 6.58 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia

  1. 25 Papua New Guinea 11.7 % change on previous year compare
  2. 26 Bermuda 11.39 % change on previous year compare
  3. 27 Timor-Leste 11.04 % change on previous year compare
  4. 28 Ethiopia 10.74 % change on previous year compare
  5. 29 Central African Republic 10.62 % change on previous year compare
  6. 30 Marshall Islands 10.45 % change on previous year compare
  7. 31 Türkiye 9.33 % 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 Europe and Central Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia was 6.58 % 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 Europe and Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 44.12 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -25.99 % change on previous year in 1987.
How does UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia ranks 28th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UNICEF: Eastern Europe and Central Asia 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.