Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Cameroon
Cameroon: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 5.16 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Cameroon, 1972–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 5.16 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.
That represents a change of up 346.5% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Cameroon peaked at 35.22 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -5.19 % change on previous year, in 2017.
Cameroon ranks 42nd of 186 countries 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 14.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 12.77 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1974 | 11.33 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1975 | 10.17 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 9.24 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1977 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 7.46 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1979 | 29.22 % change on previous year | +291.7% |
| 1980 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 1981 | 10.61 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1982 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 1983 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -268.0% |
| 1984 | 35.22 % change on previous year | +1092.7% |
| 1985 | 21.98 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1986 | 8.57 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1987 | 14.36 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 1988 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -40.8% |
| 1989 | 0.748 % change on previous year | -91.2% |
| 1990 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 1991 | 0.8659 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1992 | 0.3167 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 1993 | -0.1318 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 1994 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +2132.8% |
| 1995 | 0.0691 % change on previous year | -102.3% |
| 1998 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +7176.4% |
| 1999 | 13.3 % change on previous year | +164.6% |
| 2000 | 17.76 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2001 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2002 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +96.2% |
| 2003 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 26.86 % change on previous year | +457.3% |
| 2005 | 10 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2006 | 0.8349 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2007 | 11.32 % change on previous year | +1256.3% |
| 2008 | 21.43 % change on previous year | +89.3% |
| 2009 | 9.11 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2010 | 10.02 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 7.2 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 2012 | 14.45 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 2015 | 11.81 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2017 | -5.19 % change on previous year | -181.3% |
| 2018 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 2019 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -346.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.91 % change on previous year | 7.46 % change on previous year | 29.22 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 11.31 % change on previous year | -1.76 % change on previous year | 35.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.21 % change on previous year | -2.94 % change on previous year | 13.3 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 11.01 % change on previous year | 0.8349 % change on previous year | 26.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.97 % change on previous year | -5.19 % change on previous year | 14.45 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 39 Tunisia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Jordan 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Cambodia 5.18 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Iran, Islamic Republic of 5.07 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Sudan 4.93 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Eritrea 4.79 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Cameroon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 118,092 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1816 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Cameroon?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Cameroon was 5.16 % 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 35.22 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.19 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Cameroon rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Cameroon ranks 42nd out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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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.