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

Latest (2019)
0.402 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 74.4%
Rank
36th
of 43 groups
All-time high
3.43 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-5.6 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
49
1971–2019

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Europe & Central Asia, 1971–2019

-6-4-2024197119952019

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

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Europe & Central Asia, 1971 to 2019.
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.

YearChange FromTo
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 33 Sao Tome and Principe 7.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 34 Gambia 6.61 % change on previous year compare
  3. 35 New Caledonia 6.38 % change on previous year compare
  4. 36 Afghanistan 5.89 % change on previous year compare
  5. 37 Mongolia 5.46 % change on previous year compare
  6. 38 Jamaica 5.34 % change on previous year compare
  7. 39 Tunisia 5.29 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 231 places →

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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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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.