Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: West and Central Africa

UNICEF: West and Central Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.9535 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.9535 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 93.3%
Rank
119th
of 221 groups
All-time high
21.7 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-46.82 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
54
1971–2024

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: West and Central Africa is 0.9535 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 93.3% on the previous year and up 102.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: West and Central Africa peaked at 21.7 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -46.82 % change on previous year, in 1999.

That places UNICEF: West and Central Africa 119th out of 221 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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: West and Central Africa, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in UNICEF: West and Central Africa, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 3.04 % change on previous year
1972 3.35 % change on previous year +10.4%
1973 3.2 % change on previous year -4.5%
1974 4.13 % change on previous year +28.8%
1975 4.44 % change on previous year +7.5%
1976 4.98 % change on previous year +12.3%
1977 5.3 % change on previous year +6.4%
1978 5.93 % change on previous year +11.8%
1979 5.28 % change on previous year -11.0%
1980 5.79 % change on previous year +9.7%
1981 1.93 % change on previous year -66.7%
1982 3.69 % change on previous year +91.0%
1983 2.75 % change on previous year -25.6%
1984 2.57 % change on previous year -6.6%
1985 3.26 % change on previous year +27.1%
1986 3.11 % change on previous year -4.6%
1987 5.37 % change on previous year +72.5%
1988 4.01 % change on previous year -25.3%
1989 1.83 % change on previous year -54.4%
1990 2.67 % change on previous year +45.8%
1991 1.53 % change on previous year -42.8%
1992 2.4 % change on previous year +57.1%
1993 2.83 % change on previous year +18.0%
1994 2.98 % change on previous year +5.0%
1995 2.83 % change on previous year -4.9%
1996 3.11 % change on previous year +9.8%
1997 3.02 % change on previous year -2.8%
1998 4.24 % change on previous year +40.6%
1999 -46.82 % change on previous year -1203.1%
2000 16 % change on previous year -134.2%
2001 2.63 % change on previous year -83.5%
2002 15.79 % change on previous year +499.6%
2003 14.28 % change on previous year -9.5%
2004 18.46 % change on previous year +29.2%
2005 2.38 % change on previous year -87.1%
2006 14.92 % change on previous year +528.2%
2007 9.32 % change on previous year -37.6%
2008 -0.5004 % change on previous year -105.4%
2009 14.02 % change on previous year -2901.6%
2010 4.42 % change on previous year -68.5%
2011 21.7 % change on previous year +391.3%
2012 20.04 % change on previous year -7.6%
2013 17.1 % change on previous year -14.7%
2014 -43.47 % change on previous year -354.3%
2015 13.86 % change on previous year -131.9%
2016 2.92 % change on previous year -79.0%
2017 1.8 % change on previous year -38.3%
2018 2.72 % change on previous year +50.9%
2019 4.62 % change on previous year +70.0%
2020 3.89 % change on previous year -15.8%
2021 -13.37 % change on previous year -443.9%
2022 17.13 % change on previous year -228.1%
2023 14.2 % change on previous year -17.1%
2024 0.9535 % change on previous year -93.3%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: West and Central Africa 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
2009 +2901.6% -0.5004 % change on previous year 14.02 % change on previous year
1999 -1203.1% 4.24 % change on previous year -46.82 % change on previous year
2006 +528.2% 2.38 % change on previous year 14.92 % change on previous year
2002 +499.6% 2.63 % change on previous year 15.79 % change on previous year
2021 -443.9% 3.89 % change on previous year -13.37 % change on previous year
2011 +391.3% 4.42 % change on previous year 21.7 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.41 % change on previous year 3.04 % change on previous year 5.93 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.43 % change on previous year 1.83 % change on previous year 5.79 % change on previous year 10
1990s -2.12 % change on previous year -46.82 % change on previous year 4.24 % change on previous year 10
2000s 10.73 % change on previous year -0.5004 % change on previous year 18.46 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.57 % change on previous year -43.47 % change on previous year 21.7 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.56 % change on previous year -13.37 % change on previous year 17.13 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near UNICEF: West and Central Africa

  1. 116 United States Virgin Islands 0.2308 % change on previous year compare
  2. 117 Hungary 0.2176 % change on previous year compare
  3. 118 Bulgaria 0.1737 % change on previous year compare
  4. 119 Switzerland 0.0738 % change on previous year compare
  5. 120 Slovakia 0.0737 % change on previous year compare
  6. 121 Algeria 0 % change on previous year compare
  7. 121 Lesotho 0 % 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: West and Central Africa?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in UNICEF: West and Central Africa was 0.9535 % 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: West and Central Africa?
The highest recorded value was 21.7 % change on previous year in 2011.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -46.82 % change on previous year in 1999.
How does UNICEF: West and Central Africa rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
UNICEF: West and Central Africa ranks 119th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in UNICEF: West and Central Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this UNICEF: West and Central 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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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.