Enrolment in pre-primary education … both sexes annual growth rate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Enrolment in pre-primary education … both sexes annual growth rate was -1.56 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Bulgaria, 1972–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded -1.56 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2018.
The figure is up 52.6% on the previous year and down 444.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Bulgaria peaked at 7.26 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -14.74 % change on previous year, in 1992.
That places Bulgaria 137th out of 186 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 annual growth rate in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -2.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -248.2% |
| 1974 | 7.26 % change on previous year | +70.0% |
| 1975 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 1976 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1977 | 0.5738 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 1978 | 0.5184 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1979 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +243.9% |
| 1980 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +111.0% |
| 1981 | 0.3841 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 1982 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -935.7% |
| 1983 | -0.9278 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1984 | -2.88 % change on previous year | +210.3% |
| 1985 | -2.93 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1986 | -5.27 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
| 1987 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1988 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1989 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1990 | -6.57 % change on previous year | +402.3% |
| 1991 | -4.34 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 1992 | -14.74 % change on previous year | +239.7% |
| 1993 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 1994 | -5.91 % change on previous year | -481.5% |
| 1995 | -0.3491 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 1996 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -985.7% |
| 1997 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -191.8% |
| 1998 | -10.86 % change on previous year | +282.6% |
| 1999 | -0.7503 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 2000 | -3.01 % change on previous year | +301.4% |
| 2001 | -5.42 % change on previous year | +80.1% |
| 2002 | -0.6201 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 2003 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -270.9% |
| 2004 | -0.0854 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 2005 | 0.8243 % change on previous year | -1064.8% |
| 2006 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +105.8% |
| 2007 | 0.2434 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2008 | 0.4532 % change on previous year | +86.2% |
| 2009 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +407.0% |
| 2010 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 3.09 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 2014 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2015 | 0.2082 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 2016 | -3.77 % change on previous year | -1912.2% |
| 2017 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2018 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's -1.56 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.2227 % change on previous year, 7.0× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's -1.56 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3978 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education … both sexes annual growth rate in Bulgaria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -1912.2% | 0.2082 % change on previous year | -3.77 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +1064.8% | -0.0854 % change on previous year | 0.8243 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +985.7% | -0.3491 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | -935.7% | 0.3841 % change on previous year | -3.21 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.53 % change on previous year | -2.88 % change on previous year | 7.26 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.69 % change on previous year | -5.27 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.17 % change on previous year | -14.74 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2566 % change on previous year | -5.42 % change on previous year | 2.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4653 % change on previous year | -3.77 % change on previous year | 3.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 134 Pakistan -1.14 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Antigua and Barbuda -1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Belgium -1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Japan -1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Palestine -1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Spain -1.89 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Bulgaria
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.2 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.1 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Bulgaria?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Bulgaria was -1.56 % 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 Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 7.26 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.74 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Bulgaria rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Bulgaria ranks 137th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 444.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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.