Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 1.76 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Least developed countries, 1973–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Least developed countries stood at 1.76 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 91.9% on the previous year and down 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Least developed countries peaked at 44.93 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -12.61 % change on previous year, in 2007.
Least developed countries ranks 18th of 43 groups 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 10.09 % change on previous year | +331.0% |
| 1975 | 9.41 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 9.61 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 8.95 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1978 | 8.96 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 8.12 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1980 | 7.47 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1983 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1984 | 5.5 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1985 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 7.95 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1987 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1988 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1989 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 1990 | -2.19 % change on previous year | +85.2% |
| 1991 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1992 | -0.8654 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1993 | -1.68 % change on previous year | +94.4% |
| 1994 | -1.91 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1995 | -2.15 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1996 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1997 | -5.69 % change on previous year | +248.1% |
| 1998 | 44.93 % change on previous year | -890.1% |
| 1999 | -0.4005 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2000 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -1599.9% |
| 2001 | 6.52 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2003 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 7.56 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2005 | 12.45 % change on previous year | +64.8% |
| 2006 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2007 | -12.61 % change on previous year | -241.6% |
| 2008 | 7.97 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 2009 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2011 | 16.87 % change on previous year | +301.3% |
| 2012 | 14.95 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 7.66 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2014 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2015 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2016 | 10.1 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 2017 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2018 | 0.9148 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 2019 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +91.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.21 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 10.09 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 5.48 % change on previous year | -1.18 % change on previous year | 7.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.62 % change on previous year | -5.69 % change on previous year | 44.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.21 % change on previous year | -12.61 % change on previous year | 12.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.21 % change on previous year | 0.9148 % change on previous year | 16.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 15 Timor-Leste 12.18 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Burundi 11.69 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Bermuda 11.39 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Oman 10.99 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Dominican Republic 10.82 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Central African Republic 10.62 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Togo 10.59 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Least developed countries
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 4.43 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 75.92 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 171.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 38.4% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.7% (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1441 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Least developed countries?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Least developed countries was 1.76 % 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 44.93 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.61 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Least developed countries rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Least developed countries ranks 18th out of 43 groups with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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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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.