Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -0.929 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1984–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded -0.929 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2023.
The figure is down 223.0% on the previous year and up 49.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 18.85 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -24.1 % change on previous year, in 2004.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 133rd of 206 countries 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 7.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -55.6% |
| 1986 | -0.8942 % change on previous year | -126.4% |
| 1987 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -268.2% |
| 1988 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +97.0% |
| 1989 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +117.2% |
| 1991 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1992 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -42.0% |
| 1999 | 0.3361 % change on previous year | -85.1% |
| 2000 | 2.41 % change on previous year | +617.7% |
| 2001 | 0.3397 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2002 | -0.5719 % change on previous year | -268.3% |
| 2003 | -8.21 % change on previous year | +1335.2% |
| 2004 | -24.1 % change on previous year | +193.7% |
| 2005 | 18.85 % change on previous year | -178.2% |
| 2006 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2007 | 1.52 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 10.3 % change on previous year | +575.7% |
| 2009 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2010 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +291.6% |
| 2011 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 2012 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -56.8% |
| 2013 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 2014 | 13.65 % change on previous year | -842.3% |
| 2015 | 16.63 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 2016 | 9.76 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 2017 | -3.67 % change on previous year | -137.6% |
| 2018 | 0.0839 % change on previous year | -102.3% |
| 2019 | -2.01 % change on previous year | -2500.0% |
| 2020 | -0.1388 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 2021 | -4.96 % change on previous year | +3475.0% |
| 2022 | -0.2876 % change on previous year | -94.2% |
| 2023 | -0.929 % change on previous year | +223.0% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's -0.929 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0737 % change on previous year. (77 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's -0.929 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1237 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -3475.0% | -0.1388 % change on previous year | -4.96 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | -2500.0% | 0.0839 % change on previous year | -2.01 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -1335.2% | -0.5719 % change on previous year | -8.21 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.94 % change on previous year | -0.8942 % change on previous year | 7.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 3.26 % change on previous year | 0.3361 % change on previous year | 6.56 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.301 % change on previous year | -24.1 % change on previous year | 18.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.63 % change on previous year | -3.67 % change on previous year | 16.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.58 % change on previous year | -4.96 % change on previous year | -0.1388 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 130 Saint Pierre and Miquelon -0.6667 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Monaco -0.7107 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Iran, Islamic Republic of -0.7448 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Montserrat -1.11 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Martinique -1.13 % change on previous year compare
- 136 France -1.18 % change on previous year compare
More education data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 388,714 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 830,495 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 790,556 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.40 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0111 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.071 units per person (2023)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was -0.929 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 18.85 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.1 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 133rd out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.