Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Australia
Australia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.03 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Australia, 1975–2018
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 Australia is 1.03 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 201.2% on the previous year and down 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Australia peaked at 35.69 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -19.7 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Australia ranks 90th of 186 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 Australia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 8.84 % change on previous year | +292.8% |
| 1977 | -0.0158 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1978 | -3.82 % change on previous year | +24172.6% |
| 1979 | -11.17 % change on previous year | +192.2% |
| 1980 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1981 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1982 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 1983 | 0.177 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1984 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -751.3% |
| 1985 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -395.3% |
| 1986 | 4 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1987 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 1988 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1989 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +85.9% |
| 1990 | 0.6278 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1991 | 0.1878 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1992 | 0.3036 % change on previous year | +61.6% |
| 1993 | 0.5023 % change on previous year | +65.4% |
| 1994 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +325.3% |
| 1995 | 30.96 % change on previous year | +1349.2% |
| 1996 | -17.76 % change on previous year | -157.4% |
| 1997 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 2002 | -3.46 % change on previous year | -206.8% |
| 2003 | -19.7 % change on previous year | +468.8% |
| 2004 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 2005 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +209.5% |
| 2006 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 2007 | -0.2798 % change on previous year | -92.8% |
| 2008 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -625.6% |
| 2009 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2010 | -0.6162 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 2011 | 25.27 % change on previous year | -4200.4% |
| 2012 | 17.07 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2013 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 2014 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +53.6% |
| 2015 | 10.18 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 2016 | 35.69 % change on previous year | +250.6% |
| 2017 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2018 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7852 % change on previous year | -11.17 % change on previous year | 8.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.3677 % change on previous year | -4.48 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.52 % change on previous year | -17.76 % change on previous year | 30.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -2.4 % change on previous year | -19.7 % change on previous year | 3.56 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 10.98 % change on previous year | -1.02 % change on previous year | 35.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 87 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Brazil 1.1 % change on previous year compare
- 89 United Arab Emirates 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Kenya 1.01 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Grenada 0.9831 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Finland 0.974 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Australia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 104,110 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 316,638 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 292,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.65 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4362 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0835 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Australia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Australia was 1.03 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.69 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.7 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Australia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Australia ranks 90th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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About this data
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.