Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: North America

UNICEF: North America: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.61 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-2.61 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 223.2%
Rank
201st
of 221 groups
All-time high
66.15 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-39.38 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: North America, 1971–2024

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

Analysis

UNICEF: North America recorded -2.61 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2024.

The figure is down 223.2% on the previous year and down 633.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: North America peaked at 66.15 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -39.38 % change on previous year, in 1971.

UNICEF: North America ranks 201st of 221 groups on this measure, 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 UNICEF: North America, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: North America, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -39.38 % change on previous year
1972 -3.56 % change on previous year -91.0%
1973 66.15 % change on previous year -1959.7%
1974 -36.26 % change on previous year -154.8%
1975 57.82 % change on previous year -259.4%
1976 -26.09 % change on previous year -145.1%
1977 -2.35 % change on previous year -91.0%
1978 -4.28 % change on previous year +81.8%
1979 -0.0158 % change on previous year -99.6%
1980 0.0323 % change on previous year -303.7%
1981 7.37 % change on previous year +22741.8%
1982 0.9118 % change on previous year -87.6%
1983 4.3 % change on previous year +371.5%
1984 4.46 % change on previous year +3.7%
1985 2.26 % change on previous year -49.2%
1986 7.62 % change on previous year +236.6%
1987 3.23 % change on previous year -57.7%
1988 1.45 % change on previous year -55.2%
1989 0.0429 % change on previous year -97.0%
1990 2.43 % change on previous year +5579.3%
1991 7.65 % change on previous year +214.4%
1992 -2.27 % change on previous year -129.6%
1993 -0.0549 % change on previous year -97.6%
1994 0.1146 % change on previous year -308.7%
1995 14.89 % change on previous year +12898.4%
1996 2.83 % change on previous year -81.0%
1997 -14.58 % change on previous year -615.3%
1998 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1999 0 % change on previous year
2000 0 % change on previous year
2001 3.83 % change on previous year
2002 2.97 % change on previous year -22.4%
2003 -2.1 % change on previous year -170.8%
2004 -1.01 % change on previous year -51.9%
2005 10.3 % change on previous year -1118.8%
2006 -10.51 % change on previous year -202.0%
2007 -0.502 % change on previous year -95.2%
2008 -1.37 % change on previous year +173.6%
2009 0.1092 % change on previous year -108.0%
2010 5.34 % change on previous year +4784.7%
2011 5.77 % change on previous year +8.2%
2012 4.65 % change on previous year -19.4%
2013 3.31 % change on previous year -28.8%
2014 0.4901 % change on previous year -85.2%
2015 -1.15 % change on previous year -333.9%
2016 0.031 % change on previous year -102.7%
2017 1.08 % change on previous year +3371.3%
2018 -0.8456 % change on previous year -178.6%
2019 0.4579 % change on previous year -154.2%
2020 0.3126 % change on previous year -31.7%
2021 -16.06 % change on previous year -5238.0%
2022 13.24 % change on previous year -182.4%
2023 2.12 % change on previous year -84.0%
2024 -2.61 % change on previous year -223.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: North America 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
1981 +22741.8% 0.0323 % change on previous year 7.37 % change on previous year
1995 +12898.4% 0.1146 % change on previous year 14.89 % change on previous year
1990 +5579.3% 0.0429 % change on previous year 2.43 % change on previous year
2021 -5238.0% 0.3126 % change on previous year -16.06 % change on previous year
2010 +4784.7% 0.1092 % change on previous year 5.34 % change on previous year
2017 +3371.3% 0.031 % change on previous year 1.08 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.34 % change on previous year -39.38 % change on previous year 66.15 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.17 % change on previous year 0.0323 % change on previous year 7.62 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.1 % change on previous year -14.58 % change on previous year 14.89 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.1709 % change on previous year -10.51 % change on previous year 10.3 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.91 % change on previous year -1.15 % change on previous year 5.77 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.6005 % change on previous year -16.06 % change on previous year 13.24 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near UNICEF: North America

  1. 198 Angola -10.84 % change on previous year compare
  2. 199 China -11.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 200 British Virgin Islands -12.1 % change on previous year compare
  4. 201 Tuvalu -13.43 % change on previous year compare
  5. 202 Myanmar -13.72 % change on previous year compare
  6. 203 Kuwait -20.49 % change on previous year compare
  7. 204 Mozambique -28.34 % 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: North America?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: North America was -2.61 % 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: North America?
The highest recorded value was 66.15 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in UNICEF: North America?
The lowest recorded value was -39.38 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does UNICEF: North America rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
UNICEF: North America ranks 201st out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in UNICEF: North America?
Over the last ten years it is down 633.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UNICEF: North America 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.