Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in WB: Europe & Central Asia

WB: Europe & Central Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 3.1 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.1 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 294.9%
Rank
56th
of 221 groups
All-time high
19.92 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-13.96 % change on previous year
in 1987
Years of data
54
1971–2024

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

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

Analysis

WB: Europe & Central Asia recorded 3.1 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2024.

The figure is up 294.9% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in WB: Europe & Central Asia peaked at 19.92 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -13.96 % change on previous year, in 1987.

WB: Europe & Central Asia ranks 56th 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 WB: Europe & Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in WB: Europe & Central Asia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -6.8 % change on previous year
1972 1.24 % change on previous year -118.2%
1973 2.02 % change on previous year +63.3%
1974 4.04 % change on previous year +100.0%
1975 1.79 % change on previous year -55.6%
1976 0.9791 % change on previous year -45.4%
1977 4.68 % change on previous year +378.0%
1978 0.8477 % change on previous year -81.9%
1979 0.8414 % change on previous year -0.7%
1980 2.11 % change on previous year +150.2%
1981 8 % change on previous year +279.8%
1982 -10.24 % change on previous year -228.1%
1983 -2.42 % change on previous year -76.4%
1984 0.6414 % change on previous year -126.5%
1985 0.1103 % change on previous year -82.8%
1986 16.78 % change on previous year +15105.3%
1987 -13.96 % change on previous year -183.2%
1988 0.1477 % change on previous year -101.1%
1989 19.92 % change on previous year +13384.2%
1990 0.4438 % change on previous year -97.8%
1991 -1.02 % change on previous year -330.3%
1992 -1.58 % change on previous year +54.2%
1993 -1.88 % change on previous year +19.2%
1994 -5.48 % change on previous year +191.9%
1995 -4.58 % change on previous year -16.4%
1996 -9.11 % change on previous year +99.0%
1997 -1.79 % change on previous year -80.4%
1998 -1.26 % change on previous year -29.9%
1999 -1.03 % change on previous year -17.8%
2000 -0.4233 % change on previous year -59.0%
2001 -0.2309 % change on previous year -45.4%
2002 0.0618 % change on previous year -126.8%
2003 0.0733 % change on previous year +18.5%
2004 -0.5528 % change on previous year -854.3%
2005 2.09 % change on previous year -478.4%
2006 1.25 % change on previous year -40.1%
2007 1.53 % change on previous year +22.3%
2008 2.81 % change on previous year +83.4%
2009 2.01 % change on previous year -28.3%
2010 2.63 % change on previous year +30.5%
2011 3.3 % change on previous year +25.7%
2012 3.29 % change on previous year -0.4%
2013 0.9538 % change on previous year -71.0%
2014 2.71 % change on previous year +184.6%
2015 2.89 % change on previous year +6.3%
2016 2.12 % change on previous year -26.6%
2017 1.24 % change on previous year -41.5%
2018 1.64 % change on previous year +32.3%
2019 1.27 % change on previous year -22.3%
2020 0.8595 % change on previous year -32.6%
2021 -3.07 % change on previous year -457.4%
2022 1.81 % change on previous year -158.8%
2023 -1.59 % change on previous year -188.0%
2024 3.1 % change on previous year -294.9%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in WB: Europe & 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
1986 +15105.3% 0.1103 % change on previous year 16.78 % change on previous year
1989 +13384.2% 0.1477 % change on previous year 19.92 % change on previous year
2004 -854.3% 0.0733 % change on previous year -0.5528 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.07 % change on previous year -6.8 % change on previous year 4.68 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.11 % change on previous year -13.96 % change on previous year 19.92 % change on previous year 10
1990s -2.73 % change on previous year -9.11 % change on previous year 0.4438 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.8628 % change on previous year -0.5528 % change on previous year 2.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.2 % change on previous year 0.9538 % change on previous year 3.3 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.2201 % change on previous year -3.07 % change on previous year 3.1 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near WB: Europe & Central Asia

  1. 53 Estonia 4.85 % change on previous year compare
  2. 54 North Macedonia 4.84 % change on previous year compare
  3. 55 Eritrea 4.79 % change on previous year compare
  4. 56 Vanuatu 4.72 % change on previous year compare
  5. 57 Burundi 4.58 % change on previous year compare
  6. 58 Barbados 4.33 % change on previous year compare
  7. 59 Gambia 4.21 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in WB: Europe & Central Asia?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in WB: Europe & Central Asia was 3.1 % 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 WB: Europe & Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 19.92 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in WB: Europe & Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was -13.96 % change on previous year in 1987.
How does WB: Europe & Central Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
WB: Europe & Central Asia ranks 56th out of 221 groups with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in WB: Europe & Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this WB: Europe & 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.