Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 2.62 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean stood at 2.62 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 369.4% on the previous year and up 105.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 22.86 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -0.8865 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Latin America & Caribbean 9th out of 43 groups with data for 2019, putting it in the top 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 Latin America & Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.45 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1974 | 6.96 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 1975 | 11.47 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 1976 | 14.63 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 1977 | 11 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1978 | 9.01 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1979 | 11.46 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1980 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1981 | 14.94 % change on previous year | +76.8% |
| 1982 | 16.44 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1983 | 11.7 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1984 | 11.89 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 7.74 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1986 | 10.16 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 1987 | 22.86 % change on previous year | +125.1% |
| 1988 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 1989 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 9.46 % change on previous year | +402.3% |
| 1991 | -0.8865 % change on previous year | -109.4% |
| 1992 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -722.4% |
| 1993 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 1994 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 1995 | 3.52 % change on previous year | +87.5% |
| 1996 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1998 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +143.4% |
| 1999 | -0.1485 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 2000 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -4367.4% |
| 2001 | -0.0188 % change on previous year | -100.3% |
| 2002 | 0.5474 % change on previous year | -3016.7% |
| 2003 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +112.1% |
| 2004 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +192.2% |
| 2005 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2007 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2008 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +224.5% |
| 2009 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2010 | -0.8133 % change on previous year | -163.8% |
| 2011 | 0.7672 % change on previous year | -194.3% |
| 2012 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +74.0% |
| 2013 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +122.5% |
| 2014 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2015 | 0.8466 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2016 | 0.6155 % change on previous year | -27.3% |
| 2017 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +178.5% |
| 2018 | 0.558 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2019 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +369.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +4367.4% | -0.1485 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +3016.7% | -0.0188 % change on previous year | 0.5474 % change on previous year |
| 1992 | +722.4% | -0.8865 % change on previous year | 5.52 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.2 % change on previous year | 5.73 % change on previous year | 14.63 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.82 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 22.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.33 % change on previous year | -0.8865 % change on previous year | 9.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.21 % change on previous year | -0.0188 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.26 % change on previous year | -0.8133 % change on previous year | 2.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
- 6 Guinea 25.51 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Rwanda 24.58 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Ethiopia 20.97 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Uzbekistan 19.31 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Congo 19.07 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Bhutan 17.23 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Djibouti 16.53 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 3.34 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 63.30 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 61.44 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0928 units per person (2024)
- Population ages 15-64 67.7% (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 22.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Latin America & Caribbean was 2.62 % 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 Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 22.86 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8865 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 9th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean 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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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.