Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Iceland
Iceland: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -0.5109 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Iceland, 1973–2018
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2018, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Iceland stood at -0.5109 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 80.7% on the previous year and down 118.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Iceland peaked at 18.55 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -6.13 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Iceland ranks 123rd 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 18.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 1975 | 6.41 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1977 | 4.4 % change on previous year | +81.1% |
| 1978 | 6.97 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1979 | 11.97 % change on previous year | +71.6% |
| 1980 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 1981 | -6.13 % change on previous year | +262.9% |
| 1982 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -162.1% |
| 1983 | 0.9535 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 1984 | -5.81 % change on previous year | -709.2% |
| 1985 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -194.5% |
| 1986 | 7.6 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 1987 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -84.6% |
| 1988 | -3.38 % change on previous year | -389.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6778 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1990 | -5.09 % change on previous year | -851.6% |
| 1999 | 0.8904 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2000 | -0.5043 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 2001 | 0.8026 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 2002 | 0.6872 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 2003 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -252.6% |
| 2004 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -256.4% |
| 2005 | -0.629 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 2006 | -0.6996 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2007 | -0.2013 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2008 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -1465.2% |
| 2009 | 2 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2010 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2012 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +169.5% |
| 2013 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -29.2% |
| 2014 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2015 | -0.8288 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 2016 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +254.7% |
| 2017 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 2018 | -0.5109 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.09 % change on previous year | 2.43 % change on previous year | 18.55 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.2693 % change on previous year | -6.13 % change on previous year | 7.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.1 % change on previous year | -5.09 % change on previous year | 0.8904 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.4799 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5288 % change on previous year | -2.94 % change on previous year | 3.3 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 120 Aruba -0.3898 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Nepal -0.4045 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Denmark -0.466 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Bahrain -0.665 % change on previous year compare
- 125 France -0.7012 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Saint Lucia -0.7057 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Iceland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,661 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,167 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 37,056 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,314 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0838 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Iceland?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Iceland was -0.5109 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 18.55 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.13 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Iceland rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Iceland ranks 123rd out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 118.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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- 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.