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

Italy: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.88 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-2.88 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 28.4%
World rank
158th
of 186 countries
All-time high
4.11 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-4.02 % change on previous year
in 2017
Years of data
47
1972–2018

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy, 1972–2018

-4-2024197219952018

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 Italy is -2.88 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 28.4% on the previous year and down 1,862.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy peaked at 4.11 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -4.02 % change on previous year, in 2017.

Italy ranks 158th of 186 countries 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 Italy, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Italy, 1972 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 2.08 % change on previous year
1973 4.11 % change on previous year +97.8%
1974 2.87 % change on previous year -30.3%
1975 1.9 % change on previous year -33.8%
1976 3.11 % change on previous year +63.8%
1977 2.39 % change on previous year -23.1%
1978 1.51 % change on previous year -36.9%
1979 1.18 % change on previous year -21.5%
1980 -0.7732 % change on previous year -165.3%
1981 -1.65 % change on previous year +113.3%
1982 -3.52 % change on previous year +113.2%
1983 -2.62 % change on previous year -25.5%
1984 -3.5 % change on previous year +33.5%
1985 -2.78 % change on previous year -20.7%
1986 0.7375 % change on previous year -126.6%
1987 -1.73 % change on previous year -334.4%
1988 -2.78 % change on previous year +61.0%
1989 -2.3 % change on previous year -17.2%
1990 1.04 % change on previous year -145.0%
1991 -0.8727 % change on previous year -184.1%
1992 -0.0277 % change on previous year -96.8%
1993 1.13 % change on previous year -4182.5%
1994 0.5485 % change on previous year -51.5%
1995 0.2483 % change on previous year -54.7%
1996 0.0139 % change on previous year -94.4%
1997 0.1087 % change on previous year +681.7%
1998 0.5056 % change on previous year +365.2%
1999 -0.9163 % change on previous year -281.2%
2000 -0.2326 % change on previous year -74.6%
2001 0.1607 % change on previous year -169.1%
2002 1.26 % change on previous year +684.1%
2003 1.68 % change on previous year +33.2%
2004 1.26 % change on previous year -24.8%
2005 0.6765 % change on previous year -46.4%
2006 0.4417 % change on previous year -34.7%
2007 -0.5685 % change on previous year -228.7%
2008 0.1634 % change on previous year -128.7%
2009 -0.2223 % change on previous year -236.1%
2010 1.77 % change on previous year -897.4%
2011 0.4075 % change on previous year -77.0%
2012 0.4189 % change on previous year +2.8%
2013 -0.5198 % change on previous year -224.1%
2014 -1.31 % change on previous year +152.6%
2015 -1.61 % change on previous year +22.9%
2016 -2.28 % change on previous year +41.3%
2017 -4.02 % change on previous year +76.2%
2018 -2.88 % change on previous year -28.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.39 % change on previous year 1.18 % change on previous year 4.11 % change on previous year 8
1980s -2.09 % change on previous year -3.52 % change on previous year 0.7375 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.1776 % change on previous year -0.9163 % change on previous year 1.13 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.462 % change on previous year -0.5685 % change on previous year 1.68 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.11 % change on previous year -4.02 % change on previous year 1.77 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 155 Mauritius -2.69 % change on previous year compare
  2. 156 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -2.72 % change on previous year compare
  3. 157 San Marino -2.86 % change on previous year compare
  4. 159 French Polynesia -3 % change on previous year compare
  5. 160 Barbados -3.31 % change on previous year compare
  6. 161 Brunei Darussalam -3.32 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Italy was -2.88 % 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 4.11 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -4.02 % change on previous year in 2017.
How does Italy rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Italy ranks 158th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,862.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.