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

Lesotho: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was 0.4913 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
0.4913 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 95.4%
World rank
103rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
35.91 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
-13.46 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
11
1999–2016

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Lesotho, 1999–2016

-100102030401999200720161999: -7.7 % change on previous year2000: -8.3 % change on previous year2001: 35.9 % change on previous year2002: 0.687 % change on previous year2003: -0.077 % change on previous year2011: 14.2 % change on previous year2012: 1.5 % change on previous year2013: -8.3 % change on previous year2014: -13.5 % change on previous year2015: 10.6 % change on previous year2016: 0.491 % change on previous year

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 Lesotho is 0.4913 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.

The figure is down 95.4% on the previous year and up 741.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Lesotho peaked at 35.91 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -13.46 % change on previous year, in 2014.

Lesotho ranks 103rd 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 Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1999 to 2016.
Year % change on previous year Change
1999 -7.67 % change on previous year
2000 -8.32 % change on previous year +8.4%
2001 35.91 % change on previous year -531.8%
2002 0.6866 % change on previous year -98.1%
2003 -0.0766 % change on previous year -111.2%
2011 14.19 % change on previous year -18633.4%
2012 1.49 % change on previous year -89.5%
2013 -8.34 % change on previous year -659.5%
2014 -13.46 % change on previous year +61.4%
2015 10.61 % change on previous year -178.8%
2016 0.4913 % change on previous year -95.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -7.67 % change on previous year -7.67 % change on previous year -7.67 % change on previous year 1
2000s 7.05 % change on previous year -8.32 % change on previous year 35.91 % change on previous year 4
2010s 0.8299 % change on previous year -13.46 % change on previous year 14.19 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 100 Colombia 0.5915 % change on previous year compare
  2. 101 Republic of Moldova 0.5549 % change on previous year compare
  3. 102 Austria 0.528 % change on previous year compare
  4. 104 Chile 0.4854 % change on previous year compare
  5. 105 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.4428 % change on previous year compare
  6. 106 Malaysia 0.4315 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Lesotho?
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Lesotho was 0.4913 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 35.91 % change on previous year in 2001.
What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -13.46 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
Lesotho ranks 103rd out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 741.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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.