Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in China
China: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.22 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in China, 1975–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in China stood at 1.22 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 71.0% on the previous year and down 77.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in China peaked at 135.03 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -35.74 % change on previous year, in 1978.
China ranks 86th 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 China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 7.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 135.03 % change on previous year | +1659.7% |
| 1977 | 125.08 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1978 | -35.74 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 1979 | -12.17 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 1980 | 11.62 % change on previous year | -195.5% |
| 1981 | 30.88 % change on previous year | +165.8% |
| 1982 | -8.22 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 1983 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -165.5% |
| 1984 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1985 | 13.55 % change on previous year | +455.3% |
| 1986 | 14.28 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 10.09 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1988 | 10.98 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1990 | -0.3704 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1991 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -1920.0% |
| 1992 | 12.02 % change on previous year | +78.3% |
| 1993 | 9.91 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1994 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 1995 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1996 | 3.08 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1997 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -153.8% |
| 1998 | -5.53 % change on previous year | +233.7% |
| 1999 | -4.6 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2000 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 2001 | -3.53 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2002 | -9.91 % change on previous year | +180.8% |
| 2003 | 0.7013 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 2007 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +455.0% |
| 2008 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2010 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 2011 | 12 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 2012 | 15.04 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2013 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2014 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2015 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2016 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 2017 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2018 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2019 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43.98 % change on previous year | -35.74 % change on previous year | 135.03 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 9.36 % change on previous year | -8.22 % change on previous year | 30.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.78 % change on previous year | -5.53 % change on previous year | 12.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4161 % change on previous year | -9.91 % change on previous year | 5.37 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.6 % change on previous year | 1.22 % change on previous year | 15.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near China
- 83 India 1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Canada 1.45 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Qatar 1.39 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More education data for China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.41 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in China?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in China was 1.22 % 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 135.03 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.74 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does China rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- China ranks 86th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.