Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -3.69 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-3.69 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 144.4%
World rank
164th
of 186 countries
All-time high
8.01 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-7.14 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
42
1972–2019

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

-505101972199520191972: 0.359 % change on previous year1973: 1.9 % change on previous year1974: -0.284 % change on previous year1975: 5.4 % change on previous year1976: 5.8 % change on previous year1977: 7.6 % change on previous year1978: 8 % change on previous year1979: 6.5 % change on previous year1980: -2.9 % change on previous year1981: 2.5 % change on previous year1982: 1.5 % change on previous year1983: 2.4 % change on previous year1984: 2.3 % change on previous year1985: 7.9 % change on previous year1986: 1.2 % change on previous year1987: 1.1 % change on previous year1988: -2.8 % change on previous year1989: -4.6 % change on previous year1990: -6 % change on previous year1991: -2.6 % change on previous year1992: -1.4 % change on previous year1993: -2 % change on previous year1994: -1.1 % change on previous year1995: -4 % change on previous year1996: 0.115 % change on previous year2003: -7.1 % change on previous year2004: -5.3 % change on previous year2005: -4.4 % change on previous year2006: -2.4 % change on previous year2007: -5.6 % change on previous year2008: -1.7 % change on previous year2009: 0.603 % change on previous year2010: 2 % change on previous year2011: 6 % change on previous year2012: 5.7 % change on previous year2013: 4.6 % change on previous year2014: 3.1 % change on previous year2015: 3.9 % change on previous year2016: 5.1 % change on previous year2017: -0.725 % change on previous year2018: -1.5 % change on previous year2019: -3.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Hong Kong, China recorded -3.69 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.

The figure is down 144.4% on the previous year and down 711.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China peaked at 8.01 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -7.14 % change on previous year, in 2003.

That places Hong Kong, China 164th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, China, 1972 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 0.359 % change on previous year
1973 1.87 % change on previous year +421.6%
1974 -0.2838 % change on previous year -115.2%
1975 5.39 % change on previous year -2000.3%
1976 5.76 % change on previous year +6.9%
1977 7.63 % change on previous year +32.4%
1978 8.01 % change on previous year +5.0%
1979 6.51 % change on previous year -18.7%
1980 -2.94 % change on previous year -145.2%
1981 2.54 % change on previous year -186.4%
1982 1.53 % change on previous year -39.9%
1983 2.38 % change on previous year +55.9%
1984 2.28 % change on previous year -4.5%
1985 7.9 % change on previous year +247.2%
1986 1.17 % change on previous year -85.2%
1987 1.1 % change on previous year -5.6%
1988 -2.81 % change on previous year -355.1%
1989 -4.62 % change on previous year +64.6%
1990 -6.03 % change on previous year +30.5%
1991 -2.62 % change on previous year -56.6%
1992 -1.43 % change on previous year -45.4%
1993 -2.03 % change on previous year +41.9%
1994 -1.15 % change on previous year -43.3%
1995 -3.97 % change on previous year +245.1%
1996 0.1155 % change on previous year -102.9%
2003 -7.14 % change on previous year -6279.3%
2004 -5.3 % change on previous year -25.7%
2005 -4.44 % change on previous year -16.2%
2006 -2.38 % change on previous year -46.4%
2007 -5.61 % change on previous year +135.8%
2008 -1.7 % change on previous year -69.8%
2009 0.6034 % change on previous year -135.5%
2010 1.97 % change on previous year +226.1%
2011 5.98 % change on previous year +204.0%
2012 5.7 % change on previous year -4.6%
2013 4.63 % change on previous year -18.9%
2014 3.06 % change on previous year -33.8%
2015 3.86 % change on previous year +26.1%
2016 5.07 % change on previous year +31.4%
2017 -0.7245 % change on previous year -114.3%
2018 -1.51 % change on previous year +108.3%
2019 -3.69 % change on previous year +144.4%

Hong Kong, China compared with similar countries

  • Hong Kong, China's -3.69 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.2227 % change on previous year, 16.6× the median. (74 countries reporting)
  • Hong Kong, China's -3.69 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -0.8969 % change on previous year, 4.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China 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 -6279.3% 0.1155 % change on previous year -7.14 % change on previous year
1975 +2000.3% -0.2838 % change on previous year 5.39 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.41 % change on previous year -0.2838 % change on previous year 8.01 % change on previous year 8
1980s 0.8522 % change on previous year -4.62 % change on previous year 7.9 % change on previous year 10
1990s -2.44 % change on previous year -6.03 % change on previous year 0.1155 % change on previous year 7
2000s -3.71 % change on previous year -7.14 % change on previous year 0.6034 % change on previous year 7
2010s 2.44 % change on previous year -3.69 % change on previous year 5.98 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China

  1. 161 Brunei Darussalam -3.32 % change on previous year compare
  2. 162 Kuwait -3.6 % change on previous year compare
  3. 163 Andorra -3.68 % change on previous year compare
  4. 165 Croatia -3.92 % change on previous year compare
  5. 166 Maldives -3.99 % change on previous year compare
  6. 167 Viet Nam -4.01 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Hong Kong, China was -3.69 % 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 Hong Kong, China?
The highest recorded value was 8.01 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Hong Kong, China?
The lowest recorded value was -7.14 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Hong Kong, China rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Hong Kong, China ranks 164th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
Over the last ten years it is down 711.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong, 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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Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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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.