Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Egypt

Egypt: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 7.48 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
7.48 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 38.1%
World rank
32nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
29.79 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-9.34 % change on previous year
in 2011
Years of data
41
1972–2019

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Egypt, 1972–2019

-1001020301972199520191972: 10.5 % change on previous year1973: 17.1 % change on previous year1974: 10.3 % change on previous year1975: 2.4 % change on previous year1976: 16.9 % change on previous year1977: 12.6 % change on previous year1980: 15 % change on previous year1981: 10.3 % change on previous year1982: 2.4 % change on previous year1983: 10.2 % change on previous year1987: 5.9 % change on previous year1988: 12.2 % change on previous year1989: 7.8 % change on previous year1990: 8.2 % change on previous year1991: 11.8 % change on previous year1992: 12.2 % change on previous year1993: 5.7 % change on previous year1994: 4.4 % change on previous year1995: 4.8 % change on previous year1996: 3.4 % change on previous year1997: 8.8 % change on previous year1998: 9.2 % change on previous year1999: 3.6 % change on previous year2000: 8 % change on previous year2001: 8.2 % change on previous year2002: 7.8 % change on previous year2003: 7.9 % change on previous year2004: 5.3 % change on previous year2005: 15.3 % change on previous year2006: 8.2 % change on previous year2007: -1.1 % change on previous year2008: 29.8 % change on previous year2009: 8.2 % change on previous year2010: 23.6 % change on previous year2011: -9.3 % change on previous year2012: 2.9 % change on previous year2013: -0.389 % change on previous year2014: 25.9 % change on previous year2017: 2.2 % change on previous year2018: 5.4 % change on previous year2019: 7.5 % change on previous year

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 Egypt is 7.48 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 38.1% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Egypt peaked at 29.79 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -9.34 % change on previous year, in 2011.

That places Egypt 32nd out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Egypt, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Egypt, 1972 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 10.51 % change on previous year
1973 17.06 % change on previous year +62.4%
1974 10.35 % change on previous year -39.3%
1975 2.4 % change on previous year -76.8%
1976 16.86 % change on previous year +600.9%
1977 12.64 % change on previous year -25.0%
1980 15.01 % change on previous year +18.7%
1981 10.32 % change on previous year -31.2%
1982 2.42 % change on previous year -76.6%
1983 10.17 % change on previous year +320.9%
1987 5.88 % change on previous year -42.2%
1988 12.19 % change on previous year +107.1%
1989 7.81 % change on previous year -35.9%
1990 8.2 % change on previous year +5.0%
1991 11.82 % change on previous year +44.1%
1992 12.23 % change on previous year +3.5%
1993 5.69 % change on previous year -53.5%
1994 4.4 % change on previous year -22.7%
1995 4.76 % change on previous year +8.2%
1996 3.37 % change on previous year -29.2%
1997 8.82 % change on previous year +161.6%
1998 9.24 % change on previous year +4.9%
1999 3.58 % change on previous year -61.3%
2000 8.01 % change on previous year +123.9%
2001 8.23 % change on previous year +2.7%
2002 7.85 % change on previous year -4.7%
2003 7.88 % change on previous year +0.5%
2004 5.29 % change on previous year -33.0%
2005 15.29 % change on previous year +189.2%
2006 8.17 % change on previous year -46.6%
2007 -1.08 % change on previous year -113.2%
2008 29.79 % change on previous year -2866.1%
2009 8.17 % change on previous year -72.6%
2010 23.56 % change on previous year +188.5%
2011 -9.34 % change on previous year -139.6%
2012 2.94 % change on previous year -131.5%
2013 -0.3891 % change on previous year -113.2%
2014 25.85 % change on previous year -6743.6%
2017 2.19 % change on previous year -91.5%
2018 5.42 % change on previous year +147.3%
2019 7.48 % change on previous year +38.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 11.64 % change on previous year 2.4 % change on previous year 17.06 % change on previous year 6
1980s 9.11 % change on previous year 2.42 % change on previous year 15.01 % change on previous year 7
1990s 7.21 % change on previous year 3.37 % change on previous year 12.23 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.76 % change on previous year -1.08 % change on previous year 29.79 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.21 % change on previous year -9.34 % change on previous year 25.85 % change on previous year 8

Countries ranked near Egypt

  1. 29 Botswana 8.71 % change on previous year compare
  2. 30 Uganda 7.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 31 Gibraltar 7.71 % change on previous year compare
  4. 33 Sao Tome and Principe 7.17 % change on previous year compare
  5. 34 Gambia 6.61 % change on previous year compare
  6. 35 New Caledonia 6.38 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Egypt?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Egypt was 7.48 % 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 Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 29.79 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was -9.34 % change on previous year in 2011.
How does Egypt rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Egypt ranks 32nd out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
231 places, 7,300 data points, 1971–2020
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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.