Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Arab World
Arab World: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 4.03 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Arab World, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Arab World recorded 4.03 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.
The figure is up 104.9% on the previous year and down 75.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Arab World peaked at 16.66 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -1.43 % change on previous year, in 1999.
Arab World ranks 4th of 43 groups on this measure, 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 Arab World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.9456 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +50.5% |
| 1973 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1974 | 0.6516 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 1975 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +736.5% |
| 1976 | 7.25 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 1977 | 6.19 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 1979 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +189.3% |
| 1980 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1981 | 7.17 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1982 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 1983 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1984 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1986 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1987 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +127.4% |
| 1988 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1989 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +262.5% |
| 1990 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 1991 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 1992 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1993 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1994 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1995 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1996 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1997 | 3.53 % change on previous year | +39.8% |
| 1998 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +68.9% |
| 1999 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2000 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -342.5% |
| 2001 | 0.222 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 2002 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +904.4% |
| 2003 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +52.5% |
| 2004 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 5.32 % change on previous year | +41.1% |
| 2006 | 9 % change on previous year | +69.0% |
| 2007 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2008 | 10.19 % change on previous year | +838.7% |
| 2009 | 16.66 % change on previous year | +63.5% |
| 2010 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 2011 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2012 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +141.8% |
| 2013 | 3 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 11.69 % change on previous year | +289.2% |
| 2015 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 2016 | 2 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2017 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +69.3% |
| 2018 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -41.8% |
| 2019 | 4.03 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.46 % change on previous year | 0.6516 % change on previous year | 7.25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.3 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 7.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.37 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 5.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.53 % change on previous year | 0.222 % change on previous year | 16.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.04 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 11.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
- 1 Cayman Islands 114.21 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Iraq 70.03 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Papua New Guinea 65.88 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Sierra Leone 40.21 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Burkina Faso 28.75 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Guinea 25.51 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Rwanda 24.58 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Arab World
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 2.58 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 40.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 55.62 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7891 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1129 units per person (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 63.3% (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 32.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Arab World?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Arab World was 4.03 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 16.66 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.43 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Arab World rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Arab World ranks 4th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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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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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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.