Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.402 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia, 1971–2019
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 Europe & Central Asia is 0.402 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 74.4% on the previous year and down 81.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 3.43 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -5.6 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 36th of 43 groups on this measure, 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 Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -1.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -0.3807 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1973 | 0.5504 % change on previous year | -244.6% |
| 1974 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +89.0% |
| 1975 | 2 % change on previous year | +92.1% |
| 1976 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 1977 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1978 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1979 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1980 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1981 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -253.6% |
| 1982 | 0.9463 % change on previous year | -152.7% |
| 1983 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +41.0% |
| 1986 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1988 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1989 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1991 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -204.8% |
| 1992 | -1.76 % change on previous year | +53.9% |
| 1993 | -2.43 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 1994 | -5.34 % change on previous year | +119.7% |
| 1995 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1996 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1997 | -3.62 % change on previous year | +69.6% |
| 1998 | -5.6 % change on previous year | +54.9% |
| 1999 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 2000 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 2001 | -0.9493 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 2002 | 0.0361 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2003 | 0.6279 % change on previous year | +1637.2% |
| 2004 | -0.4163 % change on previous year | -166.3% |
| 2005 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -606.5% |
| 2006 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2007 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +61.5% |
| 2009 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 2011 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2014 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +155.0% |
| 2015 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2018 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 0.402 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +1637.2% | 0.0361 % change on previous year | 0.6279 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +606.5% | -0.4163 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8592 % change on previous year | -1.5 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.9212 % change on previous year | -1.8 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.69 % change on previous year | -5.6 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7848 % change on previous year | -1.88 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.19 % change on previous year | 0.402 % change on previous year | 3.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
- 33 Sao Tome and Principe 7.17 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Gambia 6.61 % change on previous year compare
- 35 New Caledonia 6.38 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Afghanistan 5.89 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Mongolia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Jamaica 5.34 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Tunisia 5.29 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Europe & Central Asia
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0527 % change on previous year (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 83.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 52.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0564 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.2% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.3% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 3.52 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia was 0.402 % 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 Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.43 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.6 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 36th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia 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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- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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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.