Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: South Asia

UNICEF: South Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 7.86 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 57.8%
Rank
20th
of 221 groups
All-time high
506.81 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-94.17 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
52
1971–2024

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

0200400600197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: South Asia stood at 7.86 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 57.8% on the previous year and up 829.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: South Asia peaked at 506.81 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -94.17 % change on previous year, in 1971.

That places UNICEF: South Asia 20th out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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: South Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: South Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -94.17 % change on previous year
1972 4.03 % change on previous year -104.3%
1973 3.69 % change on previous year -8.5%
1975 -92.88 % change on previous year -2620.1%
1976 7.45 % change on previous year -108.0%
1977 9.17 % change on previous year +23.1%
1978 6.04 % change on previous year -34.1%
1980 0.4976 % change on previous year -91.8%
1981 -89.39 % change on previous year -18064.9%
1982 3.09 % change on previous year -103.5%
1983 8.94 % change on previous year +189.2%
1984 4.75 % change on previous year -46.9%
1985 6.96 % change on previous year +46.6%
1986 8.81 % change on previous year +26.7%
1987 5.43 % change on previous year -38.4%
1988 6.34 % change on previous year +16.7%
1989 -0.2204 % change on previous year -103.5%
1990 -1.17 % change on previous year +430.7%
1991 1.94 % change on previous year -266.0%
1992 -1.27 % change on previous year -165.2%
1993 0.0932 % change on previous year -107.4%
1994 5.54 % change on previous year +5846.9%
1995 1.87 % change on previous year -66.3%
1996 -0.2103 % change on previous year -111.3%
1997 1.94 % change on previous year -1020.4%
1998 506.81 % change on previous year +26086.2%
1999 -0.3074 % change on previous year -100.1%
2000 -0.0549 % change on previous year -82.1%
2001 0.5654 % change on previous year -1129.3%
2002 -2.25 % change on previous year -498.4%
2003 -1.06 % change on previous year -52.8%
2004 1.43 % change on previous year -234.1%
2005 2.12 % change on previous year +48.9%
2006 3.49 % change on previous year +64.4%
2007 1.25 % change on previous year -64.1%
2008 0.7748 % change on previous year -38.2%
2009 -1.24 % change on previous year -260.7%
2010 1.11 % change on previous year -189.0%
2011 2.91 % change on previous year +162.5%
2012 -0.666 % change on previous year -122.9%
2013 0.825 % change on previous year -223.9%
2014 -1.08 % change on previous year -230.6%
2015 0.0392 % change on previous year -103.6%
2016 0.0708 % change on previous year +80.8%
2017 1.53 % change on previous year +2062.0%
2018 -0.126 % change on previous year -108.2%
2019 1.76 % change on previous year -1499.0%
2020 -2.39 % change on previous year -235.6%
2021 -11.95 % change on previous year +400.1%
2022 -16.09 % change on previous year +34.7%
2023 18.63 % change on previous year -215.7%
2024 7.86 % change on previous year -57.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: South 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
1998 +26086.2% 1.94 % change on previous year 506.81 % change on previous year
1981 -18064.9% 0.4976 % change on previous year -89.39 % change on previous year
1994 +5846.9% 0.0932 % change on previous year 5.54 % change on previous year
1975 -2620.1% 3.69 % change on previous year -92.88 % change on previous year
2017 +2062.0% 0.0708 % change on previous year 1.53 % change on previous year
2019 +1499.0% -0.126 % change on previous year 1.76 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -22.38 % change on previous year -94.17 % change on previous year 9.17 % change on previous year 7
1980s -4.48 % change on previous year -89.39 % change on previous year 8.94 % change on previous year 10
1990s 51.52 % change on previous year -1.27 % change on previous year 506.81 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.5015 % change on previous year -2.25 % change on previous year 3.49 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.6376 % change on previous year -1.08 % change on previous year 2.91 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.7886 % change on previous year -16.09 % change on previous year 18.63 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near UNICEF: South Asia

  1. 17 Botswana 15.55 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Chad 15.14 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Saint Kitts and Nevis 13.83 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 Somalia 13.72 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 Senegal 13.5 % change on previous year compare
  6. 22 Micronesia, Federated States of 13.04 % change on previous year compare
  7. 23 Nepal 12.06 % 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: South Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: South Asia was 7.86 % 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: South Asia?
The highest recorded value was 506.81 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in UNICEF: South Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -94.17 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does UNICEF: South Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
UNICEF: South Asia ranks 20th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in UNICEF: South Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 829.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UNICEF: South 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.