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

Japan: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -1.68 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
-1.68 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 436.2%
World rank
138th
of 186 countries
All-time high
63.43 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-4.75 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
47
1972–2018

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

0204060197219952018

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

Analysis

In 2018, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan stood at -1.68 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 436.2% on the previous year and down 115.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan peaked at 63.43 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -4.75 % change on previous year, in 1982.

That places Japan 138th out of 186 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Japan, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Japan, 1972 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 2.5 % change on previous year
1973 7.37 % change on previous year +194.2%
1974 14.46 % change on previous year +96.3%
1975 4.88 % change on previous year -66.2%
1976 2.65 % change on previous year -45.8%
1977 3.44 % change on previous year +29.9%
1978 3.47 % change on previous year +0.9%
1979 1.8 % change on previous year -48.1%
1980 -0.4524 % change on previous year -125.1%
1981 -3.2 % change on previous year +606.8%
1982 -4.75 % change on previous year +48.5%
1983 -2.84 % change on previous year -40.1%
1984 -1.56 % change on previous year -45.0%
1985 -2.73 % change on previous year +74.7%
1986 -3.05 % change on previous year +11.6%
1987 -2.39 % change on previous year -21.6%
1988 -0.1139 % change on previous year -95.2%
1989 1.27 % change on previous year -1214.3%
1990 -0.2062 % change on previous year -116.2%
1991 -1.46 % change on previous year +605.7%
1992 -1.51 % change on previous year +3.9%
1993 -1.45 % change on previous year -3.9%
1994 -2.04 % change on previous year +40.3%
1995 -2.89 % change on previous year +41.9%
1996 -2.45 % change on previous year -15.2%
1997 -0.574 % change on previous year -76.6%
1998 63.43 % change on previous year -11150.2%
1999 0.8065 % change on previous year -98.7%
2000 0.689 % change on previous year -14.6%
2001 0.5971 % change on previous year -13.3%
2002 0.1513 % change on previous year -74.7%
2003 1.41 % change on previous year +828.8%
2004 0.4073 % change on previous year -71.0%
2005 0.3507 % change on previous year -13.9%
2006 0.0759 % change on previous year -78.4%
2007 -0.5497 % change on previous year -824.3%
2008 -0.7795 % change on previous year +41.8%
2009 -1.56 % change on previous year +100.6%
2010 -2.7 % change on previous year +72.7%
2011 -2.06 % change on previous year -23.8%
2012 0.2314 % change on previous year -111.2%
2013 2.08 % change on previous year +799.1%
2014 -1.01 % change on previous year -148.5%
2015 -0.2038 % change on previous year -79.8%
2016 -0.5924 % change on previous year +190.7%
2017 0.4993 % change on previous year -184.3%
2018 -1.68 % change on previous year -436.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.07 % change on previous year 1.8 % change on previous year 14.46 % change on previous year 8
1980s -1.98 % change on previous year -4.75 % change on previous year 1.27 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.16 % change on previous year -2.89 % change on previous year 63.43 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.0784 % change on previous year -1.56 % change on previous year 1.41 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.6034 % change on previous year -2.7 % change on previous year 2.08 % change on previous year 9

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 135 Antigua and Barbuda -1.2 % change on previous year compare
  2. 136 Belgium -1.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 137 Bulgaria -1.56 % change on previous year compare
  4. 139 Palestine, State of -1.72 % change on previous year compare
  5. 140 Spain -1.89 % change on previous year compare
  6. 141 Benin -1.98 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Japan was -1.68 % 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 Japan?
The highest recorded value was 63.43 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -4.75 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Japan rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Japan ranks 138th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 115.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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.