Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Barbados
Barbados: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -3.31 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Barbados, 1979–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Barbados stood at -3.31 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 38.4% on the previous year and down 232.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Barbados peaked at 13.83 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -15.46 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Barbados 160th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom 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 Barbados, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | -1.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 13.83 % change on previous year | -834.2% |
| 1981 | 12.55 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1982 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -166.0% |
| 1983 | -15.46 % change on previous year | +86.6% |
| 2000 | -5.7 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2001 | -0.0732 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2002 | 9.54 % change on previous year | -13134.5% |
| 2003 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2004 | 0.3401 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2005 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +1051.1% |
| 2006 | 4.09 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2007 | -3.84 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 2008 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -174.0% |
| 2010 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -274.7% |
| 2011 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2015 | 0.8213 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2016 | -5.05 % change on previous year | -715.4% |
| 2017 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -69.2% |
| 2018 | -5.37 % change on previous year | +244.7% |
| 2019 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.88 % change on previous year | -1.88 % change on previous year | -1.88 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.6621 % change on previous year | -15.46 % change on previous year | 13.83 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.5734 % change on previous year | -5.7 % change on previous year | 9.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.17 % change on previous year | -5.37 % change on previous year | 0.8213 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 157 San Marino -2.86 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Italy -2.88 % change on previous year compare
- 159 French Polynesia -3 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Brunei Darussalam -3.32 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Kuwait -3.6 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Andorra -3.68 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Barbados
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Barbados?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Barbados was -3.31 % 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 Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 13.83 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.46 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Barbados rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Barbados ranks 160th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 232.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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.